About John Howell
Lived 1933 – 1988 (aged 54). John Howell was an American human rights defender.
John Rushing Howell (November 7, 1933, Durant, Mississippi – June 28, 1988, Atlanta) was an Atlanta, Georgia grassroots civic activist, well known for his strong support of human rights, civil liberties, neighborhood preservation, and the arts.
As a resident of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood of northeast Atlanta, Howell was highly instrumental in stopping the construction of Interstate 485 through the neighborhood, thereby preserving one of Atlanta's vibrant and architecturally intact intown communities.
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Who was John Howell?
American civic activist
When was John Howell born?
John Howell was born on 7 November 1933.
When did John Howell die?
John Howell died on 28 June 1988.
What was John Howell's occupation?
John Howell was a human rights defender.
What nationality was John Howell?
John Howell was American.
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· DBpedia: John Howell (activist)
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