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Robert C. Weaver was the first African American member of a presidential cabinet. He headed the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which oversaw federal housing programs.
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∙ 9y agoRobert Weaver was the first African-American member of a president's cabinet. He was also secretary of Housing and Urban Development when it was first founded.
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Who was the first African American presidential cabinet member?
condalisa rice serving under george w bush sorry but you are actually wrong, she was the second and the first was roberta harris in 1896 so get your facts straight Both answers are incorrect. Patricia Roberts Harris was the first African- American woman to serve in a president's cabinet. She served as Sec. of Housing and Urban Development under President Carter in 1977, then as Secretary of Health Education & Welfare in 1979 and remained as sec after the department was renamed the Dept of Health and Human Services in 1980. She served until Carter left office in 1981.
When was James B. Weaver House created?
James B. Weaver House was created in 1865.
What does a colonial weaver wear?
stupid clothes thats for sure
When were Weaver g4 scopes made?
Manufactured between 1947-1954
Who turned down the role of Patton in before George C. Scott play him?
Burt, Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Mitchum, and Rod Stieger.
When did Robert C. Weaver die?
Robert C. Weaver died in 1997.
When was Robert C. Weaver born?
Robert C. Weaver was born on 1907-12-29.
What post did Robert C Weaver hold?
Weaver was Lyndon Johnson's Secretary of HUD.
What President appointed Robert Weaver the first Black cabinet member?
Yes, his position was the head of a newly created Department of Housing and Urban Development
What did Robert Weaver serve as in the president's cabinet?
From 1966-1968, Robert C. Weaver served as the US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, under President Lyndon B. Johnson.
When was Robert Weaver - editor - born?
Robert Weaver - editor - was born in 1921.
When did Robert Weaver - editor - die?
Robert Weaver - editor - died in 2008.
How did Robert C Weaver try to improve life for others during the depression?
he said they are poor and stupid.
Which major figure in the civil rights movement wrote ''The Negro as an American?
Robert C. Weaver (APEX) !/
What has the author Robert R Weaver written?
Robert R. Weaver has written: 'Local Economic Development in Texas'
What has the author Robert J Weaver written?
Robert J. Weaver has written: 'Grape growing' -- subject(s): Viticulture
What has the author Robert S Weaver written?
Robert S. Weaver has written: 'International holidays' -- subject(s): Calendars, Special days, Holidays
