Cecil B. Moore
American lawyer and civil rights activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Philadelphia lawyer and civil rights activist. For the neighborhood in Philadelphia, see Cecil B. Moore, Philadelphia. For the Broad Street Line SEPTA station, see Cecil B. Moore station.
Cecil Bassett Moore (April 2, 1915 ā February 13, 1979) was an American lawyer, politician and civil rights activist who served as president of the Philadelphia NAACP chapter and as a member of Philadelphia's city council.[1] He led protests to desegregate Girard College.
Quick Facts Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 5th District, Preceded by ...
Cecil B. Moore | |
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Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 5th District | |
In office January 5, 1976 ā February 13, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Ethel D. Allen |
Succeeded by | John Street |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-04-02)April 2, 1915 West Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 15, 1979(1979-02-15) (aged 63) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Alma mater | Bluefield State University Temple University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Marine |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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