The young orator had drawn the attention of Democratic party politicians in Richmond, andwon his first public office in 1892, when he won a seat in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 5th congressional district.
The young orator had drawn the attention of Democratic party politicians in Richmond, andwon his first public office in 1892. He won a seat in the U.S. Congress. He was representing Virginia's 5th congressional district.