'A Democrat for All the People': The Historic Election of Harold E. Ford, Sr., to the United States House of Representatives.

Publication Year
2014

Type

Journal Article
Abstract

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's rise and ultimate victory is covered.

Journal
Tennessee Historical Quarterly
Volume
73
Issue
4
Pages
280-311