The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with The Honorable Melvin L. Watt

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with The Honorable Melvin L. Watt

12/2/2002

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2002.218

U.S. congressman The Honorable Melvin L. Watt (1945 - ) was the second African American elected to Congress from North Carolina, serving on the Judicial, Financial Services and Joint Economic committees. Watt was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 12/2/2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 1; Total Tapes: 6; Total Run Time: 02h 48m 46s

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Watt, Melvin L. (Melvin Luther), 1945-

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Melvin Luther Watt (born August 26, 1945) is an American politician who was Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency from 2014 to 2019. He was appointed by President Barack Obama. He is a former United States Representative for North Carolina's 12th congressional district, from 1993 to 2014. He is a member of the Democratic Party. After attending segregated schools in Mecklenburg County, Watt attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a busi...