Who is Arthur Ravenel Jr?

Who is Arthur Ravenel Jr?

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Arthur Ravenel Jr. (born March 29, 1927) is a businessman and a Republican politician from Charleston, South Carolina.

How long is the Arthur Ravenel Bridge?

The Arthur Ravenel Bridge is a 2.5 mile long cable-stayed suspension bridge with two diamond-shaped towers, each 575 feet high. The bridge, which connects Charleston and Mount Pleasant, is named after Charleston politician Arthur Ravenel who led the campaign for the bridge to be constructed over the Cooper River.

Who is Robert Ravenel and what did he say?

Ravenel is a member of Moultrie Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and was a supporter of the Confederate flag being flown at the South Carolina statehouse. He provoked controversy in response to a reporter’s question in 2000 when he referred to the NAACP as the “National Association for Retarded People”.