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Henry Moskowitz
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Moskowitz on June 28, 1933
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| Born | September 27, 1880 Huși, Romania
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| Died | December 18, 1936 (aged 56) |
| Education | University of Erlangen 1906 Ph.D. |
Henry Moskowitz (born September 27, 1880 – died December 18, 1936) was an important activist for human rights. He was one of the people who helped start the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). This group works to make sure all people have equal rights.
About Henry Moskowitz
Henry Moskowitz was born in Huși, Romania, on September 27, 1880. His family moved to the United States in 1883 when he was very young. He went to public schools in New York City. Later, he graduated from the City College of New York in 1899. In 1906, he earned a special degree called a Ph.D. in philosophy from a university in Germany.
In 1914, Henry Moskowitz married Belle Lindner Israels. She was also a well-known social reformer. Henry Moskowitz held several important jobs in New York City. In 1914, the mayor of New York City made him the head of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This group helped make sure people got government jobs fairly. Later, in 1917, he became the Commissioner of Public Markets. He also helped create the League of New York Theatres. This organization is now known as The Broadway League, which is famous for putting on the Tony Awards.
Henry Moskowitz passed away in Manhattan, New York City, on December 18, 1936.
Key Moments in Henry Moskowitz's Life
- 1880: Henry Moskowitz was born in Huși, Romania.
- 1883: He moved from Romania to the United States.
- 1898: He helped start the Downtown Ethical Society. This was a settlement house that helped people in need.
- 1899: He graduated from City College of New York.
- 1906: He earned his Ph.D. degree in philosophy from a university in Germany.
- 1909: He helped create the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on February 12, 1909.
- 1909: He became an associate leader of the Society for Ethical Culture of New York.
- 1911: He helped investigate the terrible Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
- 1912: He ran for Congress as part of the Progressive Party.
- 1912: He spoke out against censoring movies.
- 1914: He was appointed president of the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
- 1914: He married Belle Lindner Israels.
- 1917: He became the Commissioner of Public Markets for New York City.
- 1925: He traveled to Europe to learn about the challenges faced by Jewish people in Poland.
- 1932: He became a director of the League of New York Theatres.
- 1933: His wife passed away on January 2, 1933.
- 1933: He traveled to Europe again to learn about the challenges faced by Jewish people in Germany.
- 1936: He passed away in Manhattan on December 18, 1936.
Written Works
- Up from the City Streets: Alfred E. Smith (1927)
