Walter P. Carter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Walter P. Carter

American activist

Date of Birth: 29-Apr-1923

Place of Birth: Monroe, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 31-Jul-1971

Profession: activist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Walter P. Carter

  • Walter Percival Carter (April 29, 1923 - July 31, 1971) was an activist and central figure in Baltimore, Maryland during the Civil Rights Movement.
  • He earned that designation by organizing demonstrations against discrimination throughout Maryland.
  • Carter is best known for his work as the chairman of the Baltimore chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) from 1960 to 1963 and as the Maryland coordinator for the 1963 March on Washington.
  • A hospital, an elementary school, a recreation center, a college library, and a day-care center in Baltimore have been named in his memory.

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