Charles Diggs
Former United States Representative
Charles Coles Diggs Jr. was an American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served in the state senate and U.S. House of Representatives. He was the first African American elected to Congress from Michigan.
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Born: December 2, 1922, Detroit, MI
Died: August 24, 1998 (age 75 years), Washington, D.C.
Parents: Charles Diggs Sr.
Previous offices: Representative (1955–1980) and Member of the Michigan Senate (1951–1954)
Education: University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and more
Organization founded: Congressional Black Caucus
Party: Democratic Party