@article{56686,
  author = {Steven A. Knowlton},
  title = { {\textquoteright}A Democrat for All the People{\textquoteright}: The Historic Election of Harold E. Ford, Sr., to the United States House of Representatives.},
  abstract = { <p>
	<span>In 1974, Harold Ford became the first black Congressman from Tennessee. His narrow victory over the incumbent was due to a favorable redistricting, dissatisfaction with the Republican party, and his own political savvy and shrewd messaging. The story of Ford{\textquoteright}s rise and ultimate victory is covered.</span>
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 },
  year = {2014},
  journal = {Tennessee Historical Quarterly},
  volume = {73},
  pages = {280-311},
  language = {eng},
}