Andrew Young

Andrew Young   (Diplomat, activist, pastor)
Born	1932-03-12 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Alma mater	Dillard University, Howard University, Hartford Seminary
Religion	United Church of Christ
Children	4
Spouse	Jean Young
Member of	Council on Foreign Relations/Members 3, National Democratic Institute/Board and Staff, Trilateral Commission
Party	Democratic
United States Ambassador to the United Nations In office January 30, 1977 - September 23, 1979 Appointed by Jimmy Carter Preceded by William Scranton Succeeded by Donald McHenry  Mayor of Atlanta Georgia In office 1982 - 1990  Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th district In office January 3, 1973 - January 29, 1977

Career

Andrew Young was made to resign his post as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. after meeting with a representative of the Palestine Liberation Organization, against U.S. policy, and making controversial remarks on political prisoners in the U.S. In September 1979, Donald McHenry was appointed as his successor.

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