The Political Landscape

1974 - PRESENT. Meet South Carolinians who have served in one of the three branches of government, some in the highest offices.
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John L. Scott and The Legislative Process
John L. Scott and The Legislative Process

Lesson

Grades: 8, 12

In recognition of April's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, John L. Scott, students will explore the Legislative Process.

Congressman James E. Clyburn | Carolina Snaps
Congressman James E. Clyburn | Carolina Snaps

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James E. Clyburn, a prominent figure in American politics, serves as the Assistant Democratic Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives and Chairman of the Democratic Faith Working Group. He is...
Xanthene Norris | SC African American History Calendar (2020)
Xanthene Norris | SC African American History Calendar (2020)
Episode 9

Audio

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

As an educator and community leader, Xanthene Sayles Norris has established an exemplary career of public service and civic engagement. Born in Winston Salem, N.C., Norris grew up and attended public...
Joe Neal | SC African American History Calendar
Joe Neal | SC African American History Calendar
Episode 8

Audio

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Rev. Joseph H. Neal was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Mrs. Laverne Kohn Neal and the late Rev. C.R. Neal of Hopkins, S.C. He was the third of four children. His compassion for people at an early...
James Edwards 101
James Edwards
Episode 101

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

In this first segment of Profile, James Edwards is on the campaign trail, before the summer primary election in 1974. Edwards would face several challenges during this campaign, like less time to...
James Edwards 102
James Edwards
Episode 102

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

At a local news conference prior to the election, James Edwards expressed cautious optimism about the election. The voter turnout on Election Day was heavier than expected, and Edwards won the...
James Edwards 103
James Edwards
Episode 103

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Governor Edwards established his own dental practice in Charleston County in 1960. Edwards gets a feeling of satisfaction by helping people, and this passion for helping others carried over into his...
Congressman Jim Clyburn, Part 3 | The Big Picture 3
Congressman Jim Clyburn, Part 3 | The Big Picture
Episode 3

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

With Clyburn’s success in Washington, he does not have as much time for golf like he used to. Clyburn’s rise through the ranks has been steady, and marked by his ability to reach across the aisle, and...