Childhood and Education Journey of Wes Moore in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Wes Moore. From birth to education, explore key events.

Wes Moore is an American politician, businessman, author, and former U.S. Army officer. He is the 63rd and current governor of Maryland, having assumed office in 2023. His background includes military service, business experience, and authorship, shaping his path to becoming a prominent political figure in Maryland.

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October 15, 1978: Westley Watende Omari Moore was born

On October 15, 1978, Westley Watende Omari Moore was born. He is an American politician, businessman, author, and former U.S. Army officer.

1978: Born in Takoma Park, Maryland

In 1978, Wes Moore was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, to William Westley Moore Jr., a broadcast news journalist, 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, New York

In the summer of 1984, Wes Moore and his sisters moved to the Bronx, New York, with their mother, following the death of his father.

June 1996: Expressed interest in politics

In June 1996, Wes Moore expressed an early interest in politics, stating his plans to attend law school and enter politics.

1998: Graduated from Valley Forge and was appointed a second lieutenant

In 1998, Wes Moore graduated from Valley Forge with an associate degree and was appointed a second lieutenant of Military Intelligence in the Army Reserve.

2000: Murder of Bruce Prothero

In 2000, Baltimore County Police Sergeant Bruce Prothero, whose murder is highlighted in Wes Moore's book 'The Other Wes Moore', was murdered.

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2001: Graduated from Johns Hopkins University

In 2001, Wes Moore graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in international relations and economics.

2004: Earned a master's degree from Wolfson College, Oxford

In 2004, Wes Moore earned a master's degree in international relations from Wolfson College, Oxford, as a Rhodes Scholar.

July 6, 2007: Official Wedding Ceremony

On July 6, 2007, Wes Moore and Dawn Flythe held their official wedding ceremony.

2013: Expressed no interest in running for public office

In 2013, Wes Moore stated that he had "no interest" in running for public office, focusing on business and volunteer work instead.

2014: Considered as running mate in Maryland gubernatorial election

In 2014, Attorney General Doug Gansler considered choosing Wes Moore as his running mate in the Maryland gubernatorial election.

April 2015: Commented on Baltimore Protests following Freddie Gray's death

In April 2015, following the 2015 Baltimore protests, Wes Moore stated that the demonstrations in Baltimore were "a long time coming" and that Baltimore "must seize this moment to redress systemic problems and grow."

2020: Felt holding elected office was a real possibility

In 2020, Wes Moore began to seriously consider the possibility of holding elected office as he prepared to leave his position at the Robin Hood Foundation.

February 2021: Considering Run for Governor

In February 2021, Wes Moore announced that he was considering running for governor of Maryland in the upcoming 2022 election.

June 7, 2021: Campaign Launch

On June 7, 2021, Wes Moore launched his campaign for governor of Maryland in the 2022 election, emphasizing "work, wages, and wealth" with the slogan "leave no one behind." Aruna Miller was announced as his running mate.

October 2022: Felt idea of holding elected office was a real possibility

In October 2022, Wes Moore told The Baltimore Sun 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".

2022: Won the Maryland gubernatorial election

In 2022, Wes Moore won the Maryland gubernatorial election, making history as Maryland's first African-American governor and the third African-American person elected governor of any U.S. state.

January 18, 2023: Sworn in as Governor

On January 18, 2023, Wes Moore was sworn in as Governor of Maryland. He took the oath on 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 and held a celebratory event at the Baltimore Convention Center.

April 2023: Tweeted about Freddie Gray's death

On the eighth anniversary of Freddie Gray's death in April 2023, Wes Moore made a tweet calling his death a turning point for not just those who knew Gray personally, but the entire city.

May 2023: Finalized his trust

In May 2023, Wes Moore finalized his trust, making him the first governor to have one since Bob Ehrlich.

2023: Became 63rd Governor of Maryland

In 2023, Wes Moore assumed office as the 63rd governor of Maryland.

December 2024: Francis Scott Key Bridge Replacement Funding

In December 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law a continuing resolution bill that included a provision to fully fund the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement.