Eric H. Holder

Eric H. Holder was the United States Attorney General from 2009 to 2015. He was the first African American to serve in that position. As Attorney General, Holder was responsible for making sure that the laws in the United States were followed. He made sure that laws were enforced, like making sure that companies pay taxes they owe and people didn't break the law. He also worked to make sure people's civil rights were protected.