Former Senator Edward Brooke was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President Obama on Wednesday. Leaders from both parties praised the nation's first popularly elected black U.S. senator — a ...

Former Sen. Edward W. Brooke, the first black U.S. senator elected by popular vote, was remembered at his funeral as an inspiration to thousands of young Americans and a moral compass for fellow ...

“Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Edward Brooke,” the president said in a statement. “Senator Brooke led an extraordinary life of public service, including his ...

(The Root) — As Cory Booker takes his place in the United States Senate today, history suggests that it is not too early for him to start planning his re-election campaign. Yes, this is partly because ...

BOSTON (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke, a liberal Republican who became the first black in U.S. history to win popular election to the Senate, died Saturday. He was 95. Brooke died of natural ...

BOSTON >> Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke, a liberal Republican who became the first black in U.S. history to win popular election to the Senate, died Saturday. He was 95. Brooke died of natural ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In 1978, Time magazine donated ...