Harvey Gantt

Harvey Bernard Gantt born in Charleston, SC

Nov 26, 1942

Born in Charleston, SC

Went to Public School. Graduated Burke High School, second in class. Recieved a Merit Scholarship.

Period: Sep 3, 1948 to Jun 6, 1963

Graduated Burke High School, second in class. Recieved a Merit Scholarship.

Admitted to Clemson University. First African American to be admitted to Clemson University

Aug 26, 1963

First African American to be admitted to Clemson University

Earned Architectual Degree with Honors

Aug 28, 1965

Earned Masters of City Planning degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Aug 26, 1970

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Created Architectural Firm

May 28, 1975

Mayor of Charlotte. First African-American mayor of Charlotte

Period: Jan 4, 1983 to Jan 4, 1987

First African-American mayor of Charlotte

Ran for U.S Senate against Republican Jesse Helms

Nov 30, 1990

Ran for U.S. senate against Republican Jesse Helms

Nov 30, 1996