The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, sex, and national origin in employment, accommodation, and education.
'Lend-Lease' saw the United States send military hardware, oil, and food to foreign allies during World War 2
Joseph Rainey (R-SC), born into slavery, was the first African-American elected to the House of Representatives.
By a vote of 96-3, Ford was easily confirmed. Click to learn who the three dissenting votes were.
Rep Duncan D. Hunter (R-CA) gained notoriety for smoking a vape pen during a congressional hearing on regulating tobacco. He was subsequently convicted of campaign finance violations and resigned, before receiving a presidential pardon from President Trump