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Biography on andrew young From his beginnings as an ordained minister and top aide to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through his leadership, countries throughout the world have created a successful model that combines religion, education, democracy and free enterprise in ways that support the public good. He has also received honorary degrees from international educational institutions including the University of Pretoria South Africa and the University of Maiduguri Nigeria. Ambassador Young serves or has served on numerous corporate boards of directors and advisory boards including the Southern African Enterprise Development Fund, the Leon H.
Andrew Young
Andrew Young | |
|---|---|
| In office January 4, &#;– January 2, | |
| Preceded by | Maynard Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Maynard Jackson |
| In office January 30, &#;– September 23, | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | William Scranton |
| Succeeded by | Donald McHenry |
| In office January 3, &#;– January 29, | |
| Preceded by | Fletcher Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Wyche Fowler |
| Born | Andrew Jackson Young Jr. () March 12, (age&#;92) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Childs (died ) Carolyn McClain (–present) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Dillard University Howard University (BS) Hartford Seminary (BDiv) |
Andrew Jackson Young (born March 12, ) is an Americanpolitician, diplomat, activist, and Congregationalistpastor[1] from Georgia.[2]
He has served as a Congressman from Georgia's 5th congressional district, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, and Mayor of Atlanta.
He served as President of the National Council of Churches USA, and was a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the Civil Rights Movement. He was a supporter and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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