This implies Louisiana had a nonwhite governor prior to Reconstruction; I'm unable to find any evidence of Louisiana ever having a nonwhite governor.
Why don't they just say "He’ll be Louisiana’s first nonwhite governor."?
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback, black, served as Governor of Louisiana for 35 days, Dec. 1872- Jan. 1873. He was the first black Governor of a U.S. state. (Impressive considering the reputation of racism we get in Louisiana. Thanks David Duke!!! SOB!!)
This is a good day for our state. However, Bobby also has enormous expectations to live up to. There’s been alot of hype and support for him since the ‘03 Governors Race, especially after Blanco’s blunders in ‘05 and ‘06 (not all having to do with the hurricanes).
Geaux Bobby Jindal!!
P.B.S. Pinchback was acting governor in 1871: http://www.brainyhistory.com/events/1872/december_11_1872_58130.html
P. B. S. Pinchback
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
25th Governor of Louisiana
In office
December 9, 1872 – January 13, 1873
Born May 10, 1837(1837-05-10)
Macon, Georgia
Died December 21, 1921 (aged 84)
Washington, DC
Political party Republican
Spouse Nina Emily
Religion African Methodist Episcopal
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback (May 10, 1837 – December 21, 1921) was the first African American to become governor of a U.S. state. He was also the first non-white (biracial) governor of Louisiana. Pinchback, a Republican, served as the governor of Louisiana for thirty-five days, from December 9, 1872, to January 13, 1873.
Pinchback was born in Macon, Georgia (Bibb County), to a white planter (William Pinchback) and his former slave, Eliza Stewart. Known as “Pinckney Benton Stewart,” he was educated at the Gilmore High School in Cincinnati. After his father died in 1848, he left Cincinnati because he feared that his paternal relatives would force him back into slavery. He worked as a hotel porter and barber in Terre Haute, Indiana.
“This implies Louisiana had a nonwhite governor prior to Reconstruction; I’m unable to find any evidence of Louisiana ever having a nonwhite governor.”
P.B.S. Pinchback
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._B._S._Pinchback