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Clarence W. Blount

1921–2003

United States

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Clarence W. Blount (April 20, 1921 – April 12, 2003) was an American politician who was the first African American to be the majority leader of the Maryland State Senate. He represented the 41st district in Baltimore, from January 11, 1971, to January 8, 2003.

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