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Harvey Milk's Life in Weeks

American politician and gay rights activist who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

1930–1978 American Politician & Activist 2,531 weeks (48 years)

Harvey Milk's 2,531 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

2,531
Total Weeks
17,717
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
48
Years

Key Milestones

Age 21 · Week ~1,092

Served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War

Age 42 · Week ~2,184

Moved to San Francisco's Castro District and opened a camera shop

Age 43 · Week ~2,236

Made his first run for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Age 47 · Week ~2,444

Elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Age 48 · Week ~2,496

Led the successful campaign against Proposition 6 (Briggs Initiative)

Age 48 · Week ~2,496

Assassinated alongside Mayor George Moscone at City Hall

Legacy

Became a pioneer of LGBTQ rights as one of America's first openly gay elected officials. His activism and martyrdom galvanized the gay rights movement nationwide.

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