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Edward David Bland

1848–1927

United States

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Edward David Bland (October 1848 – February 13, 1927) was an American politician. A three-term member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Bland was known for helping to forge an alliance between African-American Republicans and the Readjuster Party.

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