Patrick, Deval
1956- · Contribution: 2007-2015
Law & Civil Rights
First African American governor of Massachusetts; second Black governor in U.S. history and the first elected to a second term
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1956-
- Category
- Law & Civil Rights
Impact on the world
Patrick's two terms proved a Black governor could win and sustain power in a Northern state, building a durable record on health care and the economy.
Sources
- Britannica
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