Joseph Jenkins Roberts, a prominent African American abolitionist and politician, was the first President of Liberia, serving from 1848 to 1856 and again from 1872 to 1876. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1809, Roberts had a remarkable life marked by activism, leadership, and dedication to the cause of freedom. Background and History: Early Life: Joseph Jenkins Roberts was born on March 15, 1809...
Pioneering the Presidency: Liberia’s First Presidential Leader
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