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March 11, 1972

Andrew Young Elected to Congress

Andrew Young became the first African American congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction.

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March 12, 1932

Andrew Young Born

Andrew Young, civil rights leader, congressman, UN ambassador, and mayor of Atlanta, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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