Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk was born on May 22, 1930 in Woodmere, New York.
* He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
* After the war, he worked as a stockbroker and a real estate agent.
* He moved to San Francisco in 1972 and became involved in the gay rights movement.
* In 1977, he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay elected official in California.
* He was assassinated on November 27, 1978, by Dan White, a former colleague on the Board of Supervisors.
* Milk is considered a martyr for the gay rights movement.
* He is remembered for his courage and his commitment to equality.
* His legacy continues to inspire people around the world.