Lawrence Douglas Wilder

(1931-Living)

Doug Wilder grew up in Richmond, Virginia.

Doug Wilder became a very good lawyer.

First, he was elected to the Virginia Senate.

Next, Doug Wilder was elected Lieutenant Governor.

Finally, he was elected Governor of Virginia.

He was the first African American elected Governor of any state in the U.S.

Doug Wilder was an excellent Governor.

Doug Wilder was a popular professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Doug Wilder is now the mayor of the city of Richmond, Virginia.

Netlinks for L. Douglas Wilder

Virginia Historical Society: L. Douglas Wilder

Page created June 30, 2003. Anne Pemberton. Updated Tue, October 20, 2009 . AP.

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