This Day In History: June 21st Joseph Rainey used his tenure in office to enhance and provide opportunities to the African-American community. Rainey served for an impressive five terms in Congress and even became the first African-American to serve in and preside over the House of Representatives. Joseph Hayne Rainey was born on June 21, 1832, in Georgetown, South Carolina, to enslaved parents. His father was allowed to work as a barber and pu…
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