Edith S. Sampson | |
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 Sampson in 1949, photographed by Carl Van Vechten | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | first Black U.S. delegate appointed to the United Nations |
Edith Sampson (1901-1979) was an American lawyer, diplomat and civil rights advocate known for being the first African-American to officially represent the United States at the United Nations, appointed in 1950. She was also the first African-American U.S. delegate to NATO.