Louis Stokes was an American attorney, civil rights pioneer and politician.
15 Facts About Louis Stokes
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Louis Stokes was one of the Cold War-era chairmen of the House Intelligence Committee, headed the Congressional Black Caucus, and was the first African American on the House Appropriations Committee.
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Louis Stokes argued the "stop and frisk" case of Terry v Ohio before the United States Supreme Court in 1968.
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Louis Stokes shifted to the newly created 11th District, covering much of the same area following a 1992 redistricting.
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Louis Stokes was particularly interested in veterans' issues and secured funds for health-care facilities for veterans in Cleveland.
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Louis Stokes served on the House committee that investigated the Iran-Contra Affair.
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In 1992, Louis Stokes ran for president as an Ohio favorite son, winning the delegates from his home district in Ohio, and then, in a minor Democratic convention drama, refused to release the delegate's votes until the Clinton campaign formally asked for them.
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Louis Stokes actively served in this role until the time of his death.
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Louis Stokes' daughter, Angela, is a former Cleveland Municipal Court judge who served from 1995 through 2015, while another, Lori, is currently Co-anchor of The 5 O'clock News and The 10 O'clock news and Anchor of The 6 O'clock News and former Co-anchor of Good Day New York WNYW Fox 5.
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Louis Stokes's son, Chuck, is a journalist with WXYZ-TV in Detroit.
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Louis Stokes was a Prince Hall Freemason, and a member of the Cleveland Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
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On July 20,2015, it was reported that Louis Stokes had both brain cancer and lung cancer.
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Louis Stokes died on August 18,2015, at his home in Cleveland from the diseases at the age of 90.
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Louis Stokes was interred at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland.
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The exhibit uses photographs, manuscript collections, and personal items to showcase Louis Stokes' rise from the Outhwaite homes, his legal career, and his Congressional service.