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Carl Stokes — American Politician born on June 21, 1927, died on April 03, 1996

Carl Burton Stokes was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Elected on November 7, 1967, and taking office on January 1, 1968, he was the first black elected mayor of a major U.S. city Although he was elected after Richard G. Hatcher of Gary, Indiana, he took office first. Walter Washington was first black mayor of a major city, but was appointed. Fellow Ohioan Robert C. Henry was the first black mayor of any U.S. city... (wikipedia)