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Andrew Young | |
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| 55th Mayor of Atlanta | |
| In office January 4, 1982 – January 2, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Maynard Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Maynard Jackson |
| 14th United States Ambassador to the United Nations | |
| In office January 30, 1977 – September 23, 1979 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | William Scranton |
| Succeeded by | Donald McHenry |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 29, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Fletcher Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Wyche Fowler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Jackson Young Jr. March 12, 1932 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Childs (died 1994) Carolyn McClain (1996–present) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Dillard University Howard University (BS) Hartford Seminary (BDiv) |
Andrew Jackson Young (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, activist, and Congregationalist pastor from Georgia.
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. view more...
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