James Monroe Trotter

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James Monroe Trotter

Thought Co.
2020-11-18

Femi Lewis

James Monroe Trotter was the first Black person to be employed by the U.S. Postal Service. Public Domain

Overview

James Monroe Trotter was an educator, Civil War veteran, musical historian and Recorder of Deeds. A man of many talents, Trotter was patriotic and believed in ending racism in American society. Described as a “genteel militant,” Trotter promoted and encouraged other African Americans to work hard regardless of racism…

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