Remembering former Sen. Edward Brooke
Clip: 1/5/2015 | 1m 46s
Gwen Ifill remembers the late Senator Brooke, who died over the weekend at the age of 95.
In 1966, Edward Brooke became the first African-American elected to the Senate since Reconstruction. Known for his bipartisan efforts, the Massachusetts Republican served two terms and helped pave the way for future politicians of color. Gwen Ifill remembers the achievements of the late senator, who died over the weekend at the age of 95.
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Remembering former Sen. Edward Brooke
Clip: 1/5/2015 | 1m 46s
In 1966, Edward Brooke became the first African-American elected to the Senate since Reconstruction. Known for his bipartisan efforts, the Massachusetts Republican served two terms and helped pave the way for future politicians of color. Gwen Ifill remembers the achievements of the late senator, who died over the weekend at the age of 95.
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