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Harold Eugene Ford Sr. (born May 20, 1945) is an American politician and Democratic former member of the United States House of Representatives representing the area of Memphis, Tennessee, for 11 terms—from 1975 until his retirement in 1997.
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Aug 8, 2007 · Harold Ford, Sr. was the first African American to represent Tennessee in Congress in the 20th century. He served from 1975 to 1997 and was a member of the U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to a black elite family and earned degrees from Tennessee State University and Howard University.
Ford comes from a prominent political family in Tennessee. His father, Harold Ford Sr., held a congressional seat for 12 terms before retiring, leaving his son to run for the seat, a race which he won handily. Ford served in the House for nearly 10 years before deciding to run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Republican Bill Frist.
Harold is a 78-year-old who was born on May 20, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States. Harold celebrates his birthday on May 20, every year. Harold Ford Sr is a 78-year-old American politician who is married to his second wife Michelle Roberts. His mother is Vera Ford.
Learn about Harold Ford Sr., the first African American to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Congress. Find out his family background, political career, and controversies.
Oct 8, 2017 · Harold Eugene Ford Sr. Harold E. Ford, U.S. congressman, was born May 20, 1945, in Memphis, the son of Vera Davis Ford and Newton Jackson Ford. He received his A.A. degree from John Gupton College, a B.S. degree from Tennessee State, and his M.B.A. from Howard University.
May 20, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Harold Ford, Sr., who made history as the first African-American to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Congress. He served from 1975 to 1997 and was succeeded by his son, Harold Ford Jr.
