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Harvey Bernard Gantt born in Charleston, SC
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Went to Public School. Graduated Burke High School, second in class. Recieved a Merit Scholarship.
Graduated Burke High School, second in class. Recieved a Merit Scholarship. -
Admitted to Clemson University. First African American to be admitted to Clemson University
First African American to be admitted to Clemson University -
Earned Architectual Degree with Honors
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Earned Masters of City Planning degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology -
Created Architectural Firm
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Mayor of Charlotte. First African-American mayor of Charlotte
First African-American mayor of Charlotte -
Ran for U.S Senate against Republican Jesse Helms
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Ran for U.S. senate against Republican Jesse Helms