Charles H. Mahoney was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 7, 1950 to become the first black person to serve as a full delegate to the United Nations.
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Charles H. Mahoney was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 7, 1950 to become the first black person to serve as a full delegate to the United Nations.