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Wilder: An American First
6/12/2006 | 56m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
Lawrence Douglas Wilder becomes America’s first elected African-American governor.
In January 1990, Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the grandson of slaves, stood poised to become the governor of Virginia. That he was America’s first elected African-American governor made this an historic victory. That it happened in Virginia– home of the capital of the Confederacy–made it truly remarkable. Watch the fascinating story of this skilled legislator, lawyer and politician.
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VPM Documentaries is a local public television program presented by VPM
VPM Documentaries
Wilder: An American First
6/12/2006 | 56m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
In January 1990, Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the grandson of slaves, stood poised to become the governor of Virginia. That he was America’s first elected African-American governor made this an historic victory. That it happened in Virginia– home of the capital of the Confederacy–made it truly remarkable. Watch the fascinating story of this skilled legislator, lawyer and politician.
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