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1974 - Fred Alexander Elected to State Senate

Fred Alexander meets with his constituents, A.A. and Jennie Cobb.
Event Date: 
November 5, 1974
Event Type: 
Turbulent Times 1960-1979

November 5, 1974 - Charlottean Fred Alexander becomes the first of two blacks to serve in the North Carolina State Senate since Reconstruction. Photo shows Fred Alexander meeting with his constituents, A.A. and Jennie Cobb.