Eyewitness to History
Former VA Governor L. Douglas Wilder shares his recollections on the Korean War
We will be commemorating Korean War Veterans Armistice Day by interviewing Korean War Veteran and former Governor of Virginia L. Douglas Wilder. who was the recipient of a Bronze Star for his service during the Korean War.
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder was the first African-American to be elected governor in the U.S., leading the commonwealth of Virginia from 1990 to 1994. As governor, he was commended for his sound fiscal management and balancing the state budget during difficult economic times. He served as lieutenant governor from 1986 to 1990. Serving as a state senator representing Richmond from 1969 to 1985, Wilder became the first African-American state senator in Virginia since Reconstruction. During his five terms as state senator, he chaired committees on transportation, rehabilitation and social services, privileges and elections, the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council and the Senate Steering Committee, which appoints committee members.
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