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Harvey was the first openly gay politician elected to public office in San Francisco in 1977(took office 1/9/1978). He was the City Supervisor from district 5. That district, although very diverse had a large percentage of gay residents and business owners. He was known as the Mayor of Castro Street and champion various gay rights bills for the city and State. He was assassinated on Nov.27,1978. Although well known in S.F., he became better known when Reporter Randy Shilts wrote the book Harvey Milk, The Mayor of Castro Street in 1982 and used in the Academy Award Documentary movie... The Times of Harvey Milk. However he reached fame from Gus Van Sant's movie "Milk" that won 2 Academy Awards and introduced Harvey and that era in the early S.F. gay rights movement to millions of people, young and old,gay and straight, in America and around the world. I recommend a great web-site that is dedicated to that era with many images of Harvey(including mine) and that era.
visit www.thecastro.net/ it is a collection of actual events by pioneers of that era.
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Harvey Milk was an American politician and the first openly gay elected official in the history of California. He was known for his advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights and for promoting equality and tolerance. Milk was tragically assassinated in 1978, but his legacy has inspired generations of activists.
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Harvey Milk was born on May 22, 1930.
When was Harvey Milk born?
Harvey Milk was born on May 22, 1930.
When was Harvey Milk Foundation created?
Harvey Milk Foundation was created in 2009.
When did Harvey Milk Day happen?
Harvey Milk Day happened in 2009.
What is the duration of The Times of Harvey Milk?
The duration of The Times of Harvey Milk is 1.5 hours.
Where was Harvey Milk born?
Harvey Milk was born in Woodmere, New York
When was The Times of Harvey Milk created?
The Times of Harvey Milk was created on 1984-10-26.
When was Harvey Milk High School created?
Harvey Milk High School was created in 1985.
How old was Harvey Milk at death?
Harvey Milk died on November 27, 1978 at the age of 48.
