# 1860 - 1982 20c Great Americans: Ralph Bunche
1982 20¢ Ralph Bunche
Great Americans Series
City: New York, New York
Quantity: Unknown
Birth Of Ralph Bunche
In his youth, Bunche and his family moved around a bit, spending time in Toledo, Ohio; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Los Angeles, California. He was a bright student, a member of the debate team, and the valedictorian of his high school class.
Bunche went on to attend the University of California, Los Angeles, where he again graduated as valedictorian. From there, he went on to Harvard, where he earned his doctorate in political science. Bunche was the first African American to earn a PhD in political science at an American college. While he was still earning his doctorate, Bunche began teaching political science at Howard University. He then published his first book, World View of Race, in 1936.
Bunche was made Under-Secretary-General of the UN in 1968. However, his health began to decline and he resigned within a few years. Bunche died on December 9, 1971. In addition to his Nobel Peace Prize, Bunche also received the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal and the Boy Scouts’ Silver Buffalo Award. Several buildings, parks, schools, and other locations have been named in his honor.
1982 20¢ Ralph Bunche
Great Americans Series
City: New York, New York
Quantity: Unknown
Birth Of Ralph Bunche
In his youth, Bunche and his family moved around a bit, spending time in Toledo, Ohio; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Los Angeles, California. He was a bright student, a member of the debate team, and the valedictorian of his high school class.
Bunche went on to attend the University of California, Los Angeles, where he again graduated as valedictorian. From there, he went on to Harvard, where he earned his doctorate in political science. Bunche was the first African American to earn a PhD in political science at an American college. While he was still earning his doctorate, Bunche began teaching political science at Howard University. He then published his first book, World View of Race, in 1936.
Bunche was made Under-Secretary-General of the UN in 1968. However, his health began to decline and he resigned within a few years. Bunche died on December 9, 1971. In addition to his Nobel Peace Prize, Bunche also received the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal and the Boy Scouts’ Silver Buffalo Award. Several buildings, parks, schools, and other locations have been named in his honor.