Rep. Gary Ackerman

Democrat  •  5th District, New York  •  15th Term  •  Sworn In 1983
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02/13/12
U.S. Rep. Calls On Obama To Honor Slaves Who Built White House

Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.) has written a letter to the president asking for the role of slave labor to be recognized by displaying an appropriate acknowledgement in a public area of the White House. “Slaves helped dig the foundation for the ...

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02/13/12
Congressman Urges President to Recognize Slaves that Built White House

*The contributions of enslaved Americans that built this country are so immense and unrecognized that it’s quite unbelievable. But, one congressman wants to clear up any confusion or misunderstanding of the facts; one fact being that the White House was

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02/13/12
Congressman Urges President to Recognize Enslaved that Built White House

The contributions of enslaved Americans that built this country are so immense and unrecognized that it’s quite unbelievable. But, one congressman wants to clear up any confusion or misunderstanding of the facts; one fact being that the White House was b

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02/13/12
AAReports: Congressman Gary Ackerman asks Obama To Honor ...

U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Queens/L.I.) today sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to recognize the contributions ofenslaved African-Americans who helped build the White House. The Congressman sent the ...

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02/13/12
U.S. Rep. Calls On Obama To Honor Slaves Who Built White House ...

SEE ALSO: Remembering Whitney Houston Show Whitney Some Respect Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.) has written a letter to the president asking for the role of slave labor to be recognized by displaying an appropriate ...

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02/13/12
Rep. Gary Ackerman calls on Obama to honor slaves who built ...

Rep. Gary Ackerman is urging President Obama to recognize the work of enslaved African-Americans who helped build the White House.

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Official website: http://ackerman.house.gov/
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2111 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2601
Fax: 202-225-1589

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