Andrew Young

Andrew Jackson Young (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, activist, and Congregationalist pastor ^[1] from Georgia.^[2]

Andrew Young
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. (1932-03-12) March 12, 1932 (age 93) 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)

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.