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1966 - Death of Charles Mahoney, First Black American Delegate to the UN

On January 29, 1966, Charles H. Mahoney, the first African American appointed as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations, passed away. A lawyer, educator, and civil rights advocate, Mahoney played a key role in representing American interests on the global stage while advocating for racial equality and international cooperation.

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