Andrew Jackson Young Jr. (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, and activist.

Nonetheless, in 1981, President Jimmy Carter awarded Young the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award. Young returned to Georgia and served as mayor of Atlanta for two terms (1981-1990). In 1994 President Bill Clinton appointed him to oversee the $100 million Southern Africa Development Fund.

2 天之前 · Andrew Young Fast Facts. Wednesday, February 26th 2025, 3:27 PM EST. ... 1981 - President Carter presents Young with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. ... March 9, 2013 - The Democratic Party of Georgia presents Young with the …

Ambassador Young has received numerous honorary degree and awards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1981). Young is married to Carolyn Young and is a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

On the 8 May, the World Jurist Association (WJA) will award to the distinguished leader of north American civil rights, Andrew Young, it’s most prestigious award: the World Peace and Liberty Award. It is recognition, as explained by the association, that seeks to highlight the international work of Young in favor of “social, political, and ...

Ambassador Young has received numerous awards during his career, including most significantly, The Presidential Medal of Freedom, Americas highest civilian award; The Legion d'Honneur from the Republic of France; and The Olympic Order, the highest award of the Olympic Movement for his leadership of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The recipient ...

His Majesty the King awarded the World Peace & Liberty Award to Andrew Young, a prominent leader for north American civil rights. The most prestigious awarded given by the World Jurist Association (WJA) and considered as the Nobel Prize in Law.

2014年4月2日 · Entering politics, Young served in Congress, was the first African American ambassador to the United Nations and became mayor of Atlanta. In 1981, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of...

2013年7月26日 · 1981 - President Carter presents Young with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. October 27, 1981 - Wins Atlanta mayoral race with 65,798 votes (55.1%) beating Georgia Congressman Sidney Marcus...

2025年1月19日 · Young has received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to civil rights and public service. These include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the NAACP Spingarn Medal, and the French Legion of Honor.