Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd U.S. Attorney General, announced his resignation Thursday morning. Holder, in office since 2009, was the first African American Attorney General. He indicated his intention to resign earlier this year in multiple interviews with the media.

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Holder will continue to serve until a successor is elected and confirmed by the Senate.

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