What did Coleman Young do for Detroit?
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What did Coleman Young do for Detroit?
Coleman Alexander Young (May 24, 1918 – November 29, 1997) was an American politician who served as mayor of Detroit, Michigan, from 1974 to 1994. Young was the first African-American mayor of Detroit. Young had emerged from the far-left element in Detroit, and moderated somewhat after his election as mayor.
Is Coleman Young still alive?
Deceased (1918–1997)Coleman Young / Living or Deceased
How old is Coleman Young?
79 years (1918–1997)Coleman Young / Age at death
Is Detroit City Airport still open?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a regional general aviation facility. In 2003, it was given its current name in honor of the late former mayor of Detroit. The airport now has no scheduled passenger airline service.
When was Kwame Kilpatrick mayor of Detroit?
| Kwame Kilpatrick | |
|---|---|
| Kilpatrick in 2006 | |
| 72nd Mayor of Detroit | |
| In office January 1, 2002 – September 18, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Archer |
Who created the Spirit of Detroit?
Marshall FredericksThe Spirit of Detroit / Artist
Famed sculptor Marshall Fredericks may not have realized just how important his “Spirit of Detroit” statue would become when he crafted it some 60 years ago.
Who owns DTW?
Michigan
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | |
|---|---|
| IATA: DTW ICAO: KDTW FAA LID: DTW WMO: 72537 | |
| Summary | |
| Airport type | Public |
| Owner | Wayne County, Michigan |
When did Kwame Kilpatrick get married?
September 9, 1995 (Carlita Kilpatrick)Kwame M. Kilpatrick / Wedding date
What is the Detroit symbol?
The Spirit of Detroit is a large, bronze monument that represents the city of Detroit, featuring a large seated human figure holding a family and golden orb aloft in its hands.
What does the fist in Detroit mean?
In downtown Detroit, near the river that looks across to Canada, sits a statue of a giant arm and fist. It could be a weird piece of modern art sculpture, but it’s actually a tribute to famed boxer Joe Louis, who achieved greatness with that fist. It’s the fist that is worth seeing.