Edward W. Brooke III Official Bio

Edward W. Brooke III

Edward William Brooke III was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1967 until 1979. Following his election in 1966, he became the first African American elected to the United States Senate by popular vote. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Edward W. Brooke III has five videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2007 Interview. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 2015 with an average of 1,530 views per program. Most appearances with Eleanor Holmes Norton (3), John F. Kerry (2), Barry C. Black (2). Most common tag: African Americans.

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U.S. Senator, R-MA January 3, 1967 - January 3, 1979 Videos: 5

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