Harvey Gantt

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  • Harvey Bernard Gantt born in Charleston, SC

    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

  • 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

  • Ran for U.S. senate against Republican Jesse Helms