Wilder: An American First
- American Public Television
United States
English- 2006 - present
- Current
In January 1990, Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the grandson of slaves, stood poised to become the governor of Virginia That he was America's first elected African-American governor made this an historic victory
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In January 1990, Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the grandson of slaves, stood poised to become the governor of Virginia. That he was America's first elected African-American governor made this an historic victory. That it happened in Virginia - home of the capital of the Confederacy - made it truly remarkable. Watch the fascinating story of this skilled legislator, lawyer and politician.
Country: United States
Type: unscripted
Status: Current
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Also Known As: Wilder: An American First
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Production Co: Commonwealth Public Broadcasting, University of Virginia Center for Politics
