Monroe Evans facts for kids
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Monroe Evans
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| Mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| In office 1965–1969 |
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| Preceded by | Wilber Clark |
| Succeeded by | Charles B.C. Holt |
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| Spouse | Mildred (nee Dlugin) Evans |
| Profession | Democratic |
Monroe E. Evans was an American politician who served as the mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was mayor from 1965 to 1969. He was also the first Jewish mayor of the city. During the 1960s, Evans helped lead important changes in Fayetteville. These changes helped end segregation in the city.
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Who Was Monroe Evans?
Monroe E. Evans came from a family with a rich history. His family were descendants of Lithuanian Jews. They moved to the United States a long time ago. Monroe's father, Isaac Evans, was born in a small village called a shtetl in what is now Lithuania. That was in 1877.
A Family of Leaders
Monroe Evans was not the only politician in his family. His brother, Mutt Evans, also served as a mayor. Mutt was the mayor of Durham, North Carolina, from 1951 to 1963. Monroe's nephew, Eli Evans, is a writer. He wrote a book called The Provincials: A Personal History of Jews in the South.
Leading Change in Fayetteville
As mayor, Monroe Evans played a big part in the Civil Rights Movement in Fayetteville. He worked to end segregation in the city. Segregation was a system that kept people of different races separated. Mayor Evans worked with many different groups and leaders in the community. They all worked together to make these changes happen smoothly.
Working Together for Progress
In 2001, Monroe Evans spoke to the Fayetteville Observer newspaper. He said, "It was a rough time... But I got a lot of good people to work with. It worked here in Fayetteville." This shows that even though it was a difficult period, people worked together to make things better.
Honored for His Efforts
On February 1, 2001, Fayetteville State University (FSU) honored Monroe Evans. They recognized him and three other people for their important work during the Civil Rights Movement. This honor showed how much his efforts meant to the community.
Later Public Service
After his time as mayor, Evans continued to serve his community. Around 1990, he was appointed to the Fayetteville Airport Commission. He served on this commission with former mayor Beth Finch.
