Charlotta Amanda Bass (14th February, 1874-12th April, 1969), born in Sumter, South Carolina, USA, published the California Eagle from 1912 until 1951. In 1952 Bass became the first African-American woman to run for national office as the Progressive Party's Vice Presidential candidate. (Redirected from 14th February) February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... (Redirected from 12th April) April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... General Thomas Sumter, a hero of the American Revolution and U.S. Congressman (both houses) Several locations in the United States are named after him: Fort Sumter, location of the first shots of the United States Civil War Sumter, South Carolina Sumter National Forest Sumter County, Alabama Sumter County, Florida... State nickname: Palmetto State Official languages English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 40th 82,965 km² 6 Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 26th 4,012,012 51. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... The term Progressive Party is used to describe several groups, both past and present, around the world. ... Richard B. Cheney, 46th and current Vice President of the United States The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who, in the words of Adlai Stevenson, is a heartbeat from the presidency. ...