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 Leaders in the Executive Branch

Leaders in the Executive Branch
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     challenging words:    Condoleezza, congresswoman, well-known, influential, fighter, rank, security, effective, weaver, agreement, veteran, cabinet, public, conflict, advisor, widespread
     content words:    Executive Branch, Shirley Chisholm, Vietnam War, Jesse Jackson, Robert C., Urban Development, Patricia Harris, State Department, Colin Powell, Defense Department

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Leaders in the Executive Branch
By Sharon Fabian 		  
1     The Executive Branch includes the president, the cabinet departments, and other executive agencies. Many famous African-Americans have served our country in the Executive Branch.
 
2     The first African-American president hasn't been elected yet, so we'll have to fill in that name later, but several African-Americans have campaigned for the office of president.
 
3     In 1972, Shirley Chisholm ran for president. She was the first black congresswoman in the House of Representatives, and she was known for speaking out against the Vietnam War and for advocating for the poor in America's cities. Although she was not elected president, she led the way for later African-American candidates.
 
4     In 1984, Jesse Jackson ran for president. He was a well-known and effective public speaker, and he had widespread support. In 1988, he ran again, this time gaining even broader support.

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