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American History

struggle4progress

(123,773 posts) Wed Jul 2, 2025, 07:40 PM Jul 2

Americas First Black Postmaster

On January 2, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt took an extraordinary step to protect Minnie M. Cox, the first Black female postmaster in the United States, against racial threats. Closing the Indianola post office sent shockwaves across the nation and highlighted issues of racism and federal power.

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Americas First Black Postmaster (Original Post) struggle4progress Jul 2 OP

It's just a good strory of a strong woman. With an ethical and strong friend. marble falls Jul 2 #1

marble falls

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1. It's just a good strory of a strong woman. With an ethical and strong friend.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 07:42 PM

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