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Also Known As Andrew Jackson Young, Jr.
Born March 12, 1932 (age 92) • New Orleans • Louisiana
Title / Office mayor (1982-1990), Atlanta • House of Representatives (1973-1977), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In American civil rights movement

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