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Who was the first African-American Attorney General?

  • Eric Holder

  • Loretta Lynch

  • Thurgood Marshall

  • Clarence Thomas

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Eric Holder, the first African-American Attorney General, served under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. Holder's appointment marked a significant milestone in American history, as he became the highest-ranking African-American official in the U.S. government. During his tenure, Holder focused on criminal justice reform, civil rights, and combating terrorism.
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