The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with The Honorable Eva M. Clayton

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with The Honorable Eva M. Clayton

2/22/2012

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2012.059

U.S. congresswoman The Honorable Eva M. Clayton (1934 - ) was the first black woman elected to U.S. Congress from North Carolina, serving with distinction for ten years as an advocate for programs for disadvantaged African Americans and rural and agricultural interests in her district. Clayton was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 2/22/2012, in Raleigh, North Carolina. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 1; Total Tapes: 6; Total Run Time: 02h 43m 52s

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Clayton, Eva M. (Eva McPherson), 1934-

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Eva McPherson Clayton (born September 16, 1934) is an American politician from North Carolina. On taking her seat in the United States House of Representatives following a special election in 1992, Clayton became the first African American to represent North Carolina in the House since George Henry White was elected to his second and last term in 1898. She was re-elected and served for five terms. In 2003, Clayton was appointed Assistant Director-General of the United Nations's Food and Agricult...