History of Wes Moore in Timeline
Wes Moore is an American politician, businessman, author, and veteran who currently serves as the 63rd Governor of Maryland since 2023. His background spans diverse fields, highlighting his leadership and experience in both the public and private sectors. As governor, he is responsible for leading the state of Maryland and implementing policies across various domains.
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October 15, 1978: Wes Moore's Birth
On October 15, 1978, Westley Watende Omari Moore was born.
1978: Wes Moore was born in Takoma Park, Maryland
In 1978, Wes Moore was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, to William Westley Moore Jr. and Joy Thomas Moore.
April 16, 1982: Father's Death
On April 16, 1982, Wes Moore's father passed away from acute epiglottitis when Moore was three years old.
1984: Moved to the Bronx
In the summer of 1984, Wes Moore moved with his mother and sisters to the Bronx, New York, to live with his maternal grandparents.
June 1996: Expressed Interest in Politics
In June 1996, Wes Moore first expressed interest in politics, stating his plans to attend law school and enter politics.
1998: Graduated from Valley Forge
In 1998, Wes Moore graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Valley Forge with an associate degree and was appointed a second lieutenant in the Army Reserve.
1999: Interned for Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke
In 1999, Wes Moore interned for Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke.
2000: Murder of Baltimore County Police Sergeant Bruce Prothero
In April 2022, the family of Baltimore County Police Sergeant Bruce Prothero, whose murder in 2000 is highlighted in The Other Wes Moore, accused Moore of making contradictory statements about where the proceeds of the book went.
2001: Graduated from Johns Hopkins University
In 2001, Wes Moore graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in international relations and economics.
2004: Earned Master's Degree from Oxford
In 2004, Wes Moore earned a master's degree in international relations from Wolfson College, Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
2005: Deployed to Afghanistan
From 2005 to 2006, Wes Moore was deployed to Afghanistan, attaining the rank of captain in the 82nd Airborne Division.
February 2006: Named a White House Fellow
In February 2006, Wes Moore was named a White House Fellow to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
2006: Served in Afghanistan
From 2005 to 2006, Wes Moore was deployed to Afghanistan, attaining the rank of captain in the 82nd Airborne Division.
2006: False Claims of Bronze Star
In August 2024, The New York Times reported that Wes Moore had falsely claimed that he was awarded the Bronze Star for his military service in his 2006 application for a White House fellowship.
July 6, 2007: Wes Moore's Official Wedding Ceremony
On July 6, 2007, Wes Moore and Dawn Flythe held their official wedding ceremony.
2007: Worked at Citibank
From 2007 to 2012, Wes Moore worked at Citibank.
2008: Spoke at the Democratic National Convention
In 2008, Wes Moore gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention, supporting Barack Obama for president.
2009: Included on Crain's 40 Under 40 List
In 2009, Wes Moore was included on Crain’s New York Business's "40 Under 40" list.
April 27, 2010: Published 'The Other Wes Moore'
On April 27, 2010, Spiegel & Grau published Wes Moore's first book, "The Other Wes Moore," which explores the lives of two young Baltimore boys with the same name.
2010: Founded Omari Productions
In 2010, Wes Moore founded a television production company called Omari Productions.
2010: Published first book
In 2010, Wes Moore published his first of five books and would continue publishing until 2015. The books also included a young adult novel.
December 2012: 'The Other Wes Moore' Film Announced
In December 2012, it was announced that "The Other Wes Moore" would be developed into a feature film, with Oprah Winfrey attached as an executive producer.
2012: Left Citibank
From 2007 to 2012, Wes Moore worked at Citibank in Jersey City, New Jersey.
June 2013: Homestead Tax Credit Investigation
In June 2013, a Baltimore Sun investigation alleged that Wes Moore was improperly receiving homestead property tax credits and owed back taxes to the city of Baltimore.
September 2013: Published 'Discovering Wes Moore'
In September 2013, Ember published Wes Moore's second book, "Discovering Wes Moore", intended to be more accessible to young adults.
2013: Expressed No Interest in Running for Office
In 2013, Wes Moore stated that he had "no interest" in running for public office, focusing instead on his business and volunteer work.
May 2014: Produced 'Coming Back with Wes Moore'
In May 2014, Wes Moore produced a three-part PBS series titled "Coming Back with Wes Moore," which followed the lives of returning veterans.
2014: Considered as Running Mate
In 2014, Attorney General Doug Gansler considered choosing Wes Moore as his running mate in the Maryland gubernatorial election.
2014: Founded BridgeEdU
In 2014, Wes Moore founded BridgeEdU, a company providing support services for students transitioning to college.
January 2015: Wrote 'The Work'
In January 2015, Wes Moore wrote his third book, "The Work".
April 2015: Response to Baltimore Protests
In April 2015, following the Baltimore protests, Wes Moore stated that the demonstrations were a "long time coming" and that Baltimore "must seize this moment to redress systemic problems and grow."
2015: Published five books
Between 2010 and 2015, Wes Moore published five books, including a young adult novel.
September 2016: Produced 'All the Difference' documentary
In September 2016, Wes Moore produced 'All the Difference', a PBS documentary. Later that month, he launched Future City, an interview-based talk show with Baltimore's WYPR station.
November 2016: Wrote 'This Way Home'
In November 2016, Wes Moore wrote "This Way Home", a young adult novel about a high school basketball player.
February 2017: Nominated to University System of Maryland Board of Regents
In February 2017, Governor Larry Hogan nominated Wes Moore to serve on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
June 2017: Became CEO of Robin Hood Foundation
In June 2017, Wes Moore became CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, a charitable organization in New York City.
2017: Became CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
In 2017, Wes Moore became the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
2019: BridgeEdu acquired by Edquity
In 2019, BridgeEdU was acquired by student financial services company Edquity after failing to achieve financial stability.
March 2020: Wrote 'Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City'
In March 2020, Wes Moore and Erica L. Green wrote "Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City," which explores the 2015 Baltimore protests.
September 2020: Joined Under Armour's Board of Directors
From September 2020 to November 2022, Wes Moore served on Under Armour's board of directors.
October 2020: Named to Baltimore Mayor-Elect's Transition Team
In October 2020, Wes Moore was named to serve on the transition team of Baltimore mayor-elect Brandon Scott.
2020: Felt that holding elected office was a possibility.
In October 2022, Wes Moore told The Baltimore Sun that the idea of holding elected office only started to feel like a real possibility in 2020 when he was about to leave his job running the Robin Hood Foundation.
January 2021: Consulted on "Black Agenda"
In January 2021, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Adrienne A. Jones consulted with Wes Moore to craft her "Black agenda."
March 2021: Accumulated Unpaid Water and Sewage Charges
In October 2022, it was reported that Wes Moore had not paid any water and sewage charges since March 2021, owing $21,200 to the city of Baltimore. Moore settled his outstanding bills shortly after the article was published.
April 2021: 'The Other Wes Moore' Film Adaptation Announced
In April 2021, Unanimous Media announced it would adapt "The Other Wes Moore" into a feature film.
May 2021: Stepped Down as CEO of Robin Hood Foundation
In May 2021, Wes Moore stepped down as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
June 7, 2021: Wes Moore Launches Gubernatorial Campaign
On June 7, 2021, Wes Moore officially launched his campaign for governor of Maryland in the 2022 election. His campaign emphasized "work, wages, and wealth" and ran on the slogan "leave no one behind".
2021: Left Robin Hood Foundation
In 2021, Wes Moore stepped down from his position as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
March 2022: Moore Left Green Thumb Industries
Wes Moore left Green Thumb Industries cannabis company in March 2022.
April 6, 2022: Moore Files Complaint Against John King Jr.'s Campaign
On April 6, 2022, Wes Moore filed a complaint with the Maryland State Board of Elections against John King Jr.'s gubernatorial campaign. The complaint alleged the dissemination of false information regarding Moore via email and social media in an attempt to damage his candidacy. The King campaign denied the accusations.
April 2022: Contradictory Statements
In April 2022, the family of Baltimore County Police Sergeant Bruce Prothero, whose murder in 2000 is highlighted in The Other Wes Moore, accused Moore of making contradictory statements about where the proceeds of the book went.
June 2022: Film Awaiting Production
As of June 2022, a film adaptation of "The Other Wes Moore" has yet to be produced.
July 19, 2022: Moore Wins Democratic Primary
On July 19, 2022, Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for the Maryland gubernatorial election, defeating Tom Perez and Peter Franchot with 32.4% of the vote.
October 2022: Reported Water and Sewage Charges Owed
In October 2022, Baltimore Brew reported that Wes Moore had not paid any water and sewage charges since March 2021, owing $21,200 to the city of Baltimore. Moore settled his outstanding bills shortly after the article was published.
October 2022: Felt that holding elected office was a possibility.
In October 2022, Wes Moore told The Baltimore Sun that the idea of holding elected office only started to feel like a real possibility in 2020 when he was about to leave his job running the Robin Hood Foundation.
November 14, 2022: Moore Begins Announcing Cabinet Nominations
On November 14, 2022, Wes Moore began announcing nominations for his 26-member cabinet.
November 2022: Resigned from Under Armour's Board of Directors
In November 2022, Wes Moore resigned from Under Armour's board of directors shortly after becoming governor-elect.
December 2022: Moore Elected Finance Chair of Democratic Governors Association
In December 2022, Wes Moore was elected to serve as the finance chair of the Democratic Governors Association.
2022: Won Maryland gubernatorial election
In 2022, Wes Moore won the Maryland gubernatorial election, becoming the state's first African-American governor.
January 18, 2023: Moore Sworn in as Governor of Maryland
On January 18, 2023, Wes Moore was sworn in as the Governor of Maryland. He took the oath of office on a Bible owned by Frederick Douglass and his grandfather's Bible. Before the inauguration, he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial.
April 12, 2023: Moore Completes Announcing Cabinet Nominations
On April 12, 2023, Wes Moore completed announcing his cabinet nominees with the nomination of Sanjay Rai as Secretary for the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
April 2023: Commented on Anniversary of Freddie Gray's Death
On the eighth anniversary of Freddie Gray's death in April 2023, Wes Moore tweeted that Gray's death was a turning point for the city.
May 2023: Moore Finalized his Trust
In May 2023, Wes Moore finalized his trust, making him the first governor to have one since Bob Ehrlich.
2023: Sworn in as Governor of Maryland
In 2023, Wes Moore assumed office as the 63rd governor of Maryland.
August 2024: Reported Claims of Bronze Star
In August 2024, The New York Times reported that Wes Moore had falsely claimed that he was awarded the Bronze Star for his military service.
November 2024: Congress Fails to Pass Legislation for Key Bridge Disaster Relief
As of November 2024, following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse during his tenure, Moore urged Congress to pass legislation that would have the federal government cover the costs of rebuilding the bridge. Congress has yet to pass any legislation to provide disaster relief aid toward rebuilding the bridge.
December 2024: Awarded Bronze Star Medal
In December 2024, Wes Moore was awarded a Bronze Star Medal.
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