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Episode Synopsis
As a young journalist in the 1950s, Carl T. Rowan covered the emerging civil rights movement, and its leaders, including people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.
The reputation he built came to the attention of President John F. Kennedy, who, in 1961, name Rowan to a high level position in the State Department.
And in 1963, Kennedy appointed Rowan ambassador to Finland.
Row and remain in the government for three years after Kennedy's assassination, before resuming what would be a long and acclaimed journalism career.
The reputation he built came to the attention of President John F. Kennedy, who, in 1961, name Rowan to a high level position in the State Department.
And in 1963, Kennedy appointed Rowan ambassador to Finland.
Row and remain in the government for three years after Kennedy's assassination, before resuming what would be a long and acclaimed journalism career.
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