Carol Moseley Braun was sworn into the U.S. Senate, marking historic firsts.
On January 5, 1993, Carol Moseley Braun took the oath of office, officially becoming the first African American woman to serve in the United States Senate. Her swearing-in was a landmark event, not only for her personally but for the nation as a whole. She was also the only African American in the Senate during her entire tenure. Her presence signified progress towards equality and representation for African American communities in the U.S. government.