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Vernon Jordan
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Vernon Eulion Jordan, Jr. is an American business executive and civil rights activist in the United States. A leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement, he was chosen by President Bill Clinton as a close adviser. Jordan has become known as an influential figure in American politics.
1957: Jordan graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1957.
1960: He earned a law degree at Howard University School of Law in 1960.
1980: On May 29, 1980, Jordan was shot and seriously wounded outside the Marriott Inn in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
1998: In 1998 Jordan helped Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern, after she left the White House.
2001: Vernon Can Read! : A Memoir written by Vernon Jordan was first published in 2001.
2004: In the 2004 presidential campaign, Jordan led debate preparation and negotiation efforts on behalf of John Kerry, the Democratic nominee for president.
Business Executive
Vernon Eulion Jordan, Jr. is an American business executive and civil rights activist in the United States. A leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement, he was chosen by President Bill Clinton as a close adviser. Jordan has become known as an influential figure in American politics.
- Born: Aug 15, 1935 (age 80) · Atlanta, GA
- Net worth: $12 million USD (2015)
- Education: Howard University · DePauw University · Howard University School of Law
- Awards: Spingarn Medal (2001) · Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (2002)
1957: Jordan graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1957.
1960: He earned a law degree at Howard University School of Law in 1960.
1980: On May 29, 1980, Jordan was shot and seriously wounded outside the Marriott Inn in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
1998: In 1998 Jordan helped Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern, after she left the White House.
2001: Vernon Can Read! : A Memoir written by Vernon Jordan was first published in 2001.
2004: In the 2004 presidential campaign, Jordan led debate preparation and negotiation efforts on behalf of John Kerry, the Democratic nominee for president.
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