What has American politician Andrew Youngs career in Congress been like?”
‘Andrew Jackson Young (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat and pastor from Georgia who has served as Mayor of Atlanta, a Congressman from the 5th district, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations. He served as President of the National Council of Churches USA, was a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, and was a supporter and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta was named after him. International Boulevard, near Centennial Olympic Park, has been re-named Andrew Young International Boulevard, in honor of his efforts to secure the Olympic bid for Atlanta.
For other persons of the same name, see Andrew Young (disambiguation). Andrew Young 14th United States Ambassador to the United Nations In office 1977 – 1979 President Jimmy Carter Preceded by William Scranton Succeeded by Donald McHenry 55th Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia In office 1982 – 1990 Preceded by Maynard Jackson Succeeded by Maynard Jackson 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 Born March 12, 1932 (1932-03-12) (age 77) New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Jean Young (deceased), Carolyn M. Young Alma mater Dillard University Howard University Hartford Seminary Profession Pastor and Politician Religion United Church of Christ ‘ ‘Andrew Jackson Young (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat and pastor from Georgia who has served as Mayor of Atlanta, a Congressman from the 5th district, and United States Amb
In 1970 Andrew Young ran as a Democrat for Congress from Georgia, but was unsuccessful. After his defeat, Rev. Fred C. Bennette, Jr., introduced him to Murray M. Silver, Esq., Atlanta, Georgia, Attorney, who served as his campaign finance chairman, promoted concerts featuring top entertainers including Harry Belafonte and Bill Withers. He ran again in 1972 and won. He later was re-elected in 1974 and in 1976. During his four-plus years in Congress he was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and he was involved in several debates regarding foreign relations including the decision to stop supporting the Portuguese attempts to hold on to their colonies in southern Africa. Young also sat on the powerful Rules committee and the Banking and Urban Development committee. Young opposed the Vietnam War, helped enact legislation that established a U.S. Institute for peace, established the Chattahoochee River National Park and negotiated federal funds for MARTA and the Atlanta Highways.
