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Wilder Governor of Virginia
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N 9th St & E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
http://www.vahistorical.org/sva2003/wilder.htm
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1989/11/07. L. Douglas Wilder elected governor of Virginia. The grandson of slaves, he was named after abolitionist-orator Frederick Douglass and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. He was the first elected African American governor in United States history. During his administration, Wilder was praised for his sound fiscal management and his ability to balance the state budget during difficult economic times. He sponsored new construction projects at many of Virginia's colleges and universities, mental health facilities, and state parks. (http://www.galegroup.com)
1989/11/07. L. Douglas Wilder elected governor of Virginia. The grandson of slaves, he was named after abolitionist-orator Frederick Douglass and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. He was the first elected African American governor in United States history. During his administration, Wilder was praised for his sound fiscal management and his ability to balance the state budget during difficult economic times. He sponsored new construction projects at many of Virginia's colleges and universities, mental health facilities, and state parks. (http://www.galegroup.com)
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