Douglas Wilder became the nation's first black governor since Reconstruction with his win in Virginia.

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Among them is Douglas Wilder, Virginia's first black governor and now the mayor of Richmond.

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"Bowman Gilfillan had identified him as a superstar, " recalls McGuire partner George Martin, who accompanied Motsepe and Virginia's then governor Douglas Wilder on a trade mission to South Africa the following year.

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The roll call so far includes Demi Moore, Madonna, Gene Wilder, Sir Elton John and Michael Douglas.

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