On August 19, 1950, Edith Sampson made history as the first African American woman to be appointed as a representative to the United Nations. She was appointed by President Harry S. Truman and served as an alternate delegate to the UN’s Economic and Social Council. Sampson was a lawyer and a strong advocate for civil rights and racial equality. Her appointment was an important milestone, not only for African Americans but also for women in diplomacy and international relations.
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