Who was the first Black or African American president and what was his name?

When was he born and for how long did he serve as president?

Who was the first Black or African American president and what was his name?
In the Warren G. Harding biography, The Shadow Of Blooming Grove, there is substantial claim and proof that Mr. Harding was of some African-American blood, perhaps 1/4. This was not betrayed by his physical characteristics, having a dark complexion, among other features. This was not a big secret in and around Blooming Grove, Ohio, his birthplace. Kidded and ridiculed as a kid and young man about this, he went out of his way his whole life to please people, which endeared him to many. The book title comes from this "shadow" that haunted him his entire life. Harding was born in 1865, elected President as a compromise candidate in 1920. Served from 1921 to 1923, when he died in office. Regarded by most as a terrible President, but died before he could defend himself of the scandals in his administration.
Reply:In the Warren G. Harding biography. Report Abuse

Reply:The United States has not elected a black or African American president.
Reply:Haha Snoop Dogg that was funny man...


Hun, wake up to reality!!!!


Maybe we'll have one next year, 'cause one black guy is running up for the next elections, I hope he wins but I doubt it, there're still millions of racists. If he does he'll be the first African American president. The guys' name is Barack Obama, he's a democrat.





Hilary Clinton is also running up, so if she wins she'll be the first woman.
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Reply:There has never been a African American President in the United States.
Reply:Sorry, there has never been a black president.
Reply:Black or African American president of WHAT? And what would make you assume it was a "him"?
Reply:Huh?... My GOD... you have no knowledge of history at all, do you. Don't the schools teach that America has NEVER had a Black President?
Reply:Warren Harding was thought to have some African-American blood. Seriously. He served from 1921 to 1923, when he died in office. All during his life, this rumor, which he did not deny, "shadowed" him, and family and friends ridiculed him, often not behind has back. Thus the title of the book.
Reply:There never has been one.
Reply:Please tell me that you're not THAT uneducated if you're talking about the President of the United States.





Please, god, please don't tell me that you know THAT little about our history.





There has never been one as of this year.
Reply:... the next president of the united states will be a black muslim lesbian!!...





eerr i mean.. no there has never been a black president of the united states.. i seriously seriously doubt that there ever will be as long as i live... and i am only in my 20s
Reply:No. Our White schools does NOT teach this!. George Washington was not the first President of the United States. In fact, the first President of the United States was one John Hanson. Don't go checking the encyclopedia for this guy's name - he is one of those great men that are lost to history. If you're extremely lucky, you may actually find a brief mention of his name.





The new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781 with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation.


This document was actually proposed on June 11, 1776, but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777. Maryland refused to sign this document until Virginia and New York ceded their western lands (Maryland was afraid that these states would gain too much power in the new government from such large amounts of land).





Once the signing took place in 1781, a President was needed to run the country. John Hanson was chosen unanimously by Congress (which included George Washington). In fact, all the other potential candidates refused to run against him, as he was a major player in the revolution and an extremely influential member of Congress.





As the first President, Hanson had quite the shoes to fill. No one had ever been President and the role was poorly defined. His actions in office would set precedent for all future Presidents.





He took office just as the Revolutionary War ended. Almost immediately, the troops demanded to be paid. As would be expected after any long war, there were no funds to meet the salaries. As a result, the soldiers threatened to overthrow the new government and put Washington on the throne as a monarch.





All the members of Congress ran for their lives, leaving Hanson as the only guy left running the government. He somehow managed to calm the troops down and hold the country together. If he had failed, the government would have fallen almost immediately and everyone would have been bowing to King Washington. In fact, Hanson sent 800 pounds of sterling siliver by his brother Samuel Hanson to George Wasington to provide the troops with shoes.





Hanson, as President, ordered all foreign troops off American soil, as well as the removal of all foreign flags. This was quite the feat, considering the fact that so many European countries had a stake in the United States since the days following Columbus.





Hanson established the Great Seal of the United States, which all Presidents have since been required to use on all official documents.





President Hanson also established the first Treasury Department, the first Secretary of War, and the first Foreign Affairs Department.





Lastly, he declared that the fourth Thursday of every November was to be Thanksgiving Day, which is still true today.





The Articles of Confederation only allowed a President to serve a one year term during any three year period, so Hanson actually accomplished quite a bit in such little time
Reply:There was no black president for the US yet
Reply:There was never a black president.
Reply:It hasn't happened yet. I'm trusting you are not an American? If so, I fully understand your question, and I apologize for my next remark.





If you are a citizen, you really ought to know this stuff! Shame on you!

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