A. Philip Randolph vs U Thant
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Compare the life timelines of A. Philip Randolph (1889–1979) and U Thant (1909–1974) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 65 years, from 1909 to 1974.
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A. Philip Randolph (1889–1979)
- — Born in Crescent City, Florida Verified
- — Moved to Harlem, New York Verified
- — Co-founded The Messenger magazine Verified
- — Organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Verified
- — Won recognition contract for the Brotherhood Verified
- — March on Washington Movement prompts Executive Order 8802 Verified
- — Pressed for desegregation of the armed forces Verified
- — Helped organize the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Verified
- — Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Verified
- — Died in New York City Verified
U Thant (1909–1974)
- — Born in Pantanaw, British Burma Verified
- — Studied at University College, Rangoon Verified
- — Worked as a teacher and headmaster Verified
- — Appointed Burma's Permanent Representative to the UN Verified
- — Became UN Secretary-General Verified
- — Mediated during the Cuban Missile Crisis Verified
- — Retired as Secretary-General Verified
- — Died in New York City Verified