On this day in 1848, Black American merchant Joseph Jenkins Roberts was sworn in as the first president of Liberia. 

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1848, Black American merchant Joseph Jenkins Roberts was sworn in as the first president of Liberia.

Joseph Jenkins Roberts became first president of Liberia - January 3, 1848

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