Cecil B. Moore

Cecil Bassett Moore (April 2, 1915 – February 13, 1979) was an American lawyer, politician and civil rights activist who served as president of the Philadelphia NAACP chapter and as a member of Philadelphia's city council. He led protests to desegregate Girard College.

This article is about the Philadelphia lawyer and civil rights activist. For the neighborhood in Philadelphia, see Cecil B. Moore, Philadelphia. For the Broad Street Line SEPTA station, see Cecil B. Moore station.
Cecil B. Moore
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 5th District
In office
January 5, 1976 – February 13, 1979
Preceded byEthel D. Allen
Succeeded byJohn Street
Personal details
Born(1915-04-02)April 2, 1915
West Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1979(1979-02-15) (aged 63)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materBluefield State University
Temple University
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceMarine
Battles/warsWorld War II
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