Andrew Young, a prominent civil rights leader and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s 5th congressional district on November 7, 1972. This victory made him the first African American from Georgia elected to Congress since Reconstruction. ?

During his tenure in Congress, Young played a pivotal role in advancing civil rights legislation and was instrumental in the establishment of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. He also secured federal funding for Atlanta’s public transportation system, MARTA. ?Wikipedia

Young’s election marked a significant milestone in the political representation of African Americans in the South, reflecting the progress of the civil rights movement and the increasing political empowerment of Black communities.