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In 1970 Andrew Young ran as a Democrat for Congress from Georgia, but was unsuccessful.

After his defeat, Rev.

Fred C. Bennette, Jr., introduced him to Murray M. Silver, Esq., Atlanta, Georgia, Attorney, who served as his campaign finance chairman, promoted concerts featuring top entertainers including Harry Belafonte and Bill Withers.

He ran again in 1972 and won.

He later was re-elected in 1974 and in 1976.

During his four-plus years in Congress he was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and he was involved in several debates regarding foreign relations including the decision to stop supporting the Portuguese attempts to hold on to their colonies in southern Africa.

Young also sat on the powerful Rules committee and the Banking and Urban Development committee.

Young opposed the Vietnam War, helped enact legislation that established a U. S. Institute for peace, established the Chattahoochee River National Park and negotiated federal funds for MARTA and the Atlanta Highways.