History of Wes Moore in Timeline
Wes Moore is an American politician, businessman, author, and former U.S. Army officer. He currently serves as the 63rd governor of Maryland, having assumed office in 2023. Moore's background spans military service, writing, entrepreneurial ventures, and now, political leadership at the state level.
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1924: Great-Grandfather's Move to Jamaica
Wes Moore has repeatedly claimed that his great-grandfather fled the Ku Klux Klan to Jamaica in 1924.
October 15, 1978: Wes Moore's Birth
On October 15, 1978, Westley Watende Omari Moore was born. He is an American politician, businessman, author, and former U.S. Army officer.
1978: Wes Moore's Birth
In 1978, Wes Moore was born in Takoma Park, Maryland to William Westley Moore Jr. and Joy Thomas Moore.
April 15, 1982: Father's Death
On April 15, 1982, when Wes Moore was three years old, his father died of acute epiglottitis.
1984: Move to the Bronx
In the summer of 1984, Wes Moore and his two sisters moved to the Bronx, New York with their mother to live with her parents, following his father's death.
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 after two years at Valley Forge.
1998: Graduation from Valley Forge & Army Commission
In 1998, Wes Moore graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Valley Forge with an associate degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Military Intelligence in the Army Reserve.
1999: Internship with Baltimore Mayor
In 1998 and 1999, Wes Moore interned for Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke.
2001: Graduation 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.
2002: Meeting Dawn Flythe
In 2002, Wes Moore met Dawn Flythe in Washington, D.C.
2004: 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, submitting a thesis titled 'Rise and Ramifications of Radical Islam in the Western Hemisphere'.
2005: Deployment to Afghanistan
From 2005 to 2006, Wes Moore served in the 82nd Airborne Division and was deployed to Afghanistan.
February 2006: Named White House Fellow
In February 2006, Wes Moore was named a White House Fellow to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
August 2006: Identified as Social Moderate and Fiscal Conservative
During an August 2006 interview with C-SPAN, Wes Moore said he identified as a "registered Democrat" who is "social moderate and strong fiscal conservative".
2006: Deployment to Afghanistan
From 2005 to 2006, Wes Moore served in the 82nd Airborne Division and was deployed to Afghanistan.
2006: Bronze Star Medal Recommendation
In 2006, Lieutenant General Michael R. Fenzel recommended Wes Moore for the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Afghanistan.
2006: First Expressed Interest in Running for Governor
In 2006, Wes Moore first expressed interest in running for governor of Maryland during an interview with The Baltimore Sun.
2006: White House fellowship application details
In his 2006 White House fellowship application, Wes Moore claimed to have graduated Oxford a year and a half earlier than he had, did not submit his doctoral thesis, was working toward a doctorate at Oxford, and was a "foremost expert" on Islamic extremism who authored four articles and featured in two books on the threat of radical Islam in Latin America.
July 6, 2007: Official Wedding Ceremony
Wes Moore and Dawn Flythe held their official wedding ceremony on July 6, 2007.
2007: Investment Banker at Deutsche Bank
From 2007 to 2012, Wes Moore worked as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank in Manhattan and at Citibank.
2008: Speech at Democratic National Convention
In 2008, Wes Moore gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention, supporting Barack Obama for president.
2008: Move to Guilford
In late 2008, the Moores moved from Riverside to Guilford, where they lived until Wes Moore's election as governor in 2022.
2009: Crain's New York Business "40 Under 40"
In 2009, Wes Moore was included on Crain’s New York Business's "40 Under 40" list.
April 27, 2010: Publication of '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.
2010: Publishing Career Begins
Between 2010 and 2015, Wes Moore published five books, including a young-adult novel. He also hosted Beyond Belief on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), and was executive producer and a writer for Coming Back with Wes Moore on PBS.
2010: Founded Omari Productions
In 2010, Wes Moore founded a television production company, Omari Productions, to create content for networks.
December 2012: 'The Other Wes Moore' Film Announcement
In December 2012, Wes Moore announced that The Other Wes Moore would be developed into a feature film, with Oprah Winfrey attached as an executive producer.
2012: Investment Banker at Citibank
From 2007 to 2012, Wes Moore worked as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank in Manhattan and at Citibank.
June 2013: Property Tax Credit Investigation
In June 2013, The Baltimore Sun reported that Wes Moore was improperly receiving homestead property tax credits and owed back taxes to Baltimore.
September 2013: Publication of 'Discovering Wes Moore'
In September 2013, Ember published Wes Moore's second book, Discovering Wes Moore, which is more accessible to young adults but maintains the message of 'The Other Wes Moore'.
2013: Expressed No Interest in Public Office
In 2013, Wes Moore said that he had "no interest" in running for public office, instead focusing 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, Coming Back with Wes Moore, which followed the lives and experiences of returning veterans.
2014: Considered for Running Mate
In 2014, Attorney General Doug Gansler considered choosing Wes Moore as his running mate in the Maryland gubernatorial election, in which he ran with state delegate Jolene Ivey.
2014: Founded BridgeEdU
In 2014, Wes Moore founded BridgeEdU, a company that provided services to support students in their transition to college.
2014: Left the Army
In 2014, Wes Moore left the Army after serving in the 82nd Airborne Division and being deployed to Afghanistan from 2005 to 2006.
January 2015: Publication of '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 emphasized the need to address systemic problems. He attended Freddie Gray's funeral but left early to give a speech in Boston on urban poverty, later expressing guilt for being away during a historic moment in Baltimore.
2015: Continued Publishing Career
Between 2010 and 2015, Wes Moore published five books, including a young-adult novel. He also hosted Beyond Belief on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), and was executive producer and a writer for Coming Back with Wes Moore on PBS.
2015: Attendance at Southern Baptist Church
From 2015 to 2023, Wes Moore attended services at the Southern Baptist Church in east Baltimore.
September 2016: Produced 'All the Difference' & Launched 'Future City'
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: Publication of 'This Way Home'
In November 2016, Wes Moore wrote This Way Home, a young adult novel.
February 2017: Nomination 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: CEO of Robin Hood Foundation
In June 2017, Wes Moore became CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
2017: CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
From 2017 to 2021, Wes Moore served as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
2019: BridgeEdU Acquired by Edquity
In 2019, BridgeEdU was acquired by student financial services company Edquity, mostly for its database of clients after failing to achieve financial stability.
March 2020: Publication of 'Five Days'
In March 2020, Wes Moore and Erica L. Green wrote Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City, exploring the 2015 Baltimore protests.
October 2020: Appointment 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: Robin Hood Foundation Fundraising
In 2020, during Wes Moore's tenure as CEO, the Robin Hood Foundation raised $230 million to provide increased assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Elected Office Seemed Like Real Possibility
Wes Moore later told The Baltimore Sun in October 2022 that he felt 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 Robin Hood.
January 2021: Consultation 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" to address racial inequalities in housing, health, banking, government, and private corporations.
February 2021: Considering run for governor of Maryland
In February 2021, Wes Moore announced he was considering a run for governor of Maryland in the 2022 election.
April 2021: Film Adaptation Announcement for 'The Other Wes Moore'
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: Gubernatorial Campaign Launch
On June 7, 2021, Wes Moore launched his campaign for governor of Maryland, emphasizing "work, wages, and wealth" with the slogan "leave no one behind". Aruna Miller was his running mate.
2021: CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
From 2017 to 2021, Wes Moore served as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.
April 6, 2022: Complaint Filed 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, alleging the dissemination of false information. The King campaign denied responsibility.
April 2022: Accusations of Embellishing Childhood
In April 2022, CNN accused Wes Moore of embellishing details about his childhood and upbringing, leading to a rebuttal website.
June 2022: Film Still Unproduced
As of June 2022, a film adaptation of The Other Wes Moore has yet to be produced, despite earlier announcements.
July 19, 2022: Democratic Primary Win
On July 19, 2022, Wes Moore won the Democratic primary, defeating Tom Perez and Peter Franchot with 32.4% of the vote.
September 2022: Reiterated Fiscal Position
In September 2022, Wes Moore reiterated his position on fiscal issues as being "fiscally responsible".
October 2022: Report on Unpaid Water and Sewage Charges
In October 2022, Baltimore Brew reported that Wes Moore owed $21,200 to Baltimore for unpaid water and sewage charges since March 2021. Moore settled his outstanding bills shortly after the article was published.
October 2022: Announced Blind Trust for Assets
In October 2022, Wes Moore announced that he would use a blind trust to hold his assets and resign from every board position if elected governor.
October 2022: Feeling of Elected Office Possibility
Wes Moore later told The Baltimore Sun in October 2022 that he felt 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 Robin Hood.
December 2022: Election as Finance Chair of Democratic Governors Association
In December 2022, Wes Moore was elected to serve as finance chair of the Democratic Governors Association.
2022: Maryland Gubernatorial Election Victory
In 2022, Wes Moore won the Maryland gubernatorial election, becoming Maryland's first black governor and the third black person elected governor of any U.S. state.
January 18, 2023: Inauguration as Governor
On January 18, 2023, Wes Moore was sworn in as governor of Maryland, using a Bible owned by Frederick Douglass and his grandfather's Bible. He participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial before holding a celebratory event at the Baltimore Convention Center that night.
May 2023: Finalized Blind Trust
In May 2023, Wes Moore finalized his trust, making him the first governor to have one since Bob Ehrlich.
2023: Inauguration as Governor of Maryland
In 2023, Wes Moore became the 63rd governor of Maryland.
April 2024: Fine Imposed on King's Campaign
In April 2024, John King Jr.'s campaign was fined $2,000 after prosecutors linked an email address to Joseph O'Hearn, King's campaign manager, in relation to the smear campaign against Wes Moore.
November 19, 2024: Cited with Bronze Star Medal
On November 19, 2024, Wes Moore was cited with a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Afghanistan. The decoration was pinned on him by Lieutenant General Michael R. Fenzel.
December 2024: Federal Funding for Key Bridge Replacement
In December 2024, President Joe Biden signed a continuing resolution bill into law which included a provision to fully fund the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement, after the bridge collapsed during Wes Moore's tenure as governor.
2024: Conflict of interest concerns regarding former governor Larry Hogan
In 2024, similar conflict of interest concerns were raised about former governor Larry Hogan during his 2024 U.S. Senate campaign.
May 2025: Signed Blind Trust Bill into Law
In May 2025, Wes Moore signed into law a bill requiring future governors to put their assets into a blind trust or sign an agreement not to participate in decisions affecting their businesses.
July 2025: Election as Vice Chair of National Governors Association
In July 2025, Wes Moore was elected as the vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA).
September 9, 2025: Announcement of Re-election Campaign
On September 9, 2025, Wes Moore announced his intention to run for re-election to a second term as governor.
December 2025: Report on Use of Self-Deleting Messages
In December 2025, The Baltimore Banner reported that Wes Moore and members of his administration were using Google Chat with self-deleting messages. The Moore administration defended its use, stating it complied with Maryland records laws, but later committed to creating a uniform retention policy.
December 2025: Accusations of Exaggerated Academic and Military Achievements
In December 2025, the Washington Free Beacon accused Wes Moore of exaggerating details of his academic and military achievements on his 2006 White House fellowship application, including his Oxford graduation date and expertise on Islamic extremism.
2025: Legislative Session and Budget Negotiations
During the 2025 legislative session, Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly negotiated a spending plan that cut $2.5 billion in state spending and raised over $1 billion in new taxes to address a $3.3 billion budget deficit.
February 2026: Exclusion and Subsequent Inclusion in NGA Event with President Trump
In February 2026, President Donald Trump initially excluded Wes Moore from a bipartisan dinner event for governors, leading to a reversed course by the Trump administration and an invitation for Moore to a NGA business meeting at the White House.
February 2026: Washington Free Beacon Report on Family History
In February 2026, the Washington Free Beacon challenged Wes Moore's claim that his great-grandfather fled the Ku Klux Klan to Jamaica in 1924, stating that church records show his grandfather was transferred to Jamaica.
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