The Life of Hiram Revels

  • Happy Birthday

    Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina
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    The Life of Hiram Revels

  • Ordained as Minister in African Methodist Episcopal Church

  • Married Phoebe a. Bass

    Phoebe was a citizen of Zanesville, Ohio and together they had 6 children.
  • Imprisoned in Missouri for Preaching the gospels to Negros

  • Fought in the Battle of Vicksburg

  • HIs credentials were blocked by members of congress

  • Became First African American Senator Ever

  • Hiram's Senator Term Ended

  • Became the first president of Alcorn University

  • Appointed Mississippi Secretary of State

  • He Complains to the President About the Governor of Mississippi

  • Worst Day Ever

    Died in Aberdeen, Mississippi.