Background
Wasniewski, Matthew A. was born in 1969.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
book
Black Americans in Congress 1870-2007
(Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007, is a comprehensiv...)
Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007, is a comprehensive history of the more than 120 African Americans who have served in the United States Congress. Written for a general audience, this book contains a profile of each African-American Member, including notables such as Hiram Revels, Joseph Rainey, Oscar De Priest, Adam Clayton Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Gus Hawkins, and Barbara Jordan. Individual profiles are introduced by contextual essays that explain major events in congressional and U.S. history. The volume also features: * Pictures-including rarely seen historical images-of each African American who has served in Congress * Bibliographies and references to manuscript collections for each Member * Statistical graphs and charts * Index
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027V1TFK/?tag=2022091-20
Matthew A. Wasniewski
Edit Profile
Education
Bachelor, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1991. Master of Arts, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1994. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, College Park, 2004.
Career
Associate historian Capitol History Society. History publications specialist Office of House Clerk, United States House of Representatives, 2002—2004, history publications manager, 2005—2007, historian, deputy chief Office History and Preservation, 2007—2010, historian, since 2010.
Achievements
Works
book
-
Black Americans in Congress 1870-2007
(Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007, is a comprehensiv...)
-
Black Americans in Congress 1870-2007
