On this date in 1955, E. Frederic Morrow became the first Black person to hold an executive position in the White House. He served as an Administrative Officer for Special Projects under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. His role involved advising on civil rights issues and helping shape policy discussions at a crucial time in American history.
Morrow later documented his experiences in the book Black Man in the White House (1963), offering insights into the challenges he faced as a trailblazer in the federal government.
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