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The legacy of Joseph Rainey: First African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives

An exhibit is in the hallway at the U.S. Capitol, not far from a room now known as the Josephn Rainey room, honors his life and legacy.

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The legacy of Joseph Rainey: First African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives

An exhibit is in the hallway at the U.S. Capitol, not far from a room now known as the Josephn Rainey room, honors his life and legacy.

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