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We are determined that the great government that gave us liberty and rendered its gift valuable by giving us the ballot shall not find us wanting in a sufficient response to any demand that humanity or patriotism may make upon us; and we ask such action as will not only protect us in the enjoyment of our constitutional rights, but will preserve the integrity of our republican institutions.

Blanche Bruce

I have confidence, not only in my country and her institutions, but in the capacity and destiny of my people.

Blanche Bruce

We simply demand the practical recognition of the rights given us in the Constitution, and laws, and ask from our white fellow citizens only the consideration and fairness that we so willingly extend to them.

Blanche Bruce

Blanche Bruce

Blanche Bruce

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Born: March 1, 1841

Died: March 17, 1898 (aged 57)

Bio: Blanche Kelso Bruce was a U.S. politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the U.S. Senate from 1875 to 1881; of mixed race, he was the first elected black senator to serve a full term. Hiram R.

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