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Henry L. Marsh, III is elected the first Black mayor of Richmond, Virginia, "the cradle of the Confederacy," on this date in 1977.

President's Weekly - 3/14/15

POSTED: March 16, 2015, 6:00 am

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President Obama discusses his vision for quality, affordable higher education for Americans.





Source: The White House

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