Hiram Revels became first African-American U.S. senator / Corazon Aquino became president of Philippines - Feb. 25

On this day in 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African-American U.S. senator. / On this day in 1986, Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines, making her the first woman to hold the office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com