Background
Martin, John Governor was born on January 4, 1929 in Aiken, South Carolina, United States. Son of Booker T. and Essie (Thompson) Martin.
Martin, John Governor was born on January 4, 1929 in Aiken, South Carolina, United States. Son of Booker T. and Essie (Thompson) Martin.
Bachelor of Science, South Carolina State College, 1950. Master of Science, Howard University, 1956. Master of Divinity, Howard University, 1972.
Postgraduate, Christian Theological Seminary, 1965.
Chief chemist, Children's Hospital, Washington, 1958-1960; enzyme researcher Doctor Jacob J. Weinstein's Laboratory, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, 1959-1960; statistician, Baptist Ministers Conference, Washington, since 1968; pastor, Holy Comforter Baptist Church, Washington, since 1972. Host, moderator WYCB-AM radio, Washington, since 1981. Member debit management staff Supreme Life Insurance, Washington, since 1978.
Candidate for councilman-at- large Washington, 1976, for chairmanship city council, 1978. Chairman religious committee of District of Columbia Host Committee, United States Presidential Inaugural, 1977. Founder, executive director Third World Assembly and Political Party, Washington, since 1979, candidate for president of the United States, 1980, 84, 88.
Member Washington Mayors Budget Advisory Committee, since 1982 (economic advisory committee 1985-1987). Staff sergeant United States Air Force, 1950-1954. Fellow International United Writers Association.
Member District of Columbia Baptist Convention (board directors since 1972), American Baptist Convention, Southern Baptist Convention, National Baptist Convention United States of America, International Platform Association, American Biographical Institute (deputy governor, life fellow, honorary research board advisors), World Institute Achievement (life), confederation Chivalry, American Legion, Smithsonian Institution, Grand Council and World Parliament Chivalry (ambassador to 3d World Parliament), High Chamber International Parliament (Italy, senior member), National Trust for History Preservation, Alpha Theta Nu Omega (national president since 1971).
Married Ruth Collins, February 1965. Children: Walter John, Devadia M. Married Annette Martin.