Andrew Young

American Ambassador to the UN

Andrew Young - American Ambassador to the UN
Born

March 12th, 1932
93 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 14th United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1977 to 1979. Held the position of Mayor of Atlanta from 1982 to 1990. Worked as a civil rights leader, participating in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Advocated for social justice and economic development in urban areas.

Served as the 14th United States Ambassador to the UN

Mayor of Atlanta from 1982 to 1990

Civil rights activism with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

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