Barclay, Edwin

Edwin James Barclay was a Liberian politician.

1901 - Edwin wrote a Liberian patriotic song, "The Lone Star Forever."

1920-1930 - Barclay served as foreign minister and secretary of state of Liberia.

1930-1944 -  He served as Liberian President.

1943 - Edwin Barclay became the first black man to appear as a guest of honor before the United States Congress and be officially introduced from its rostrum.

1944 - Barclay retired and was replaced by William Tubman.