U.S. congressional representative from New York (1959-1965).
Ran for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in
1972
Was elected in his first term as New York City mayor as a Republican,
and was re-elected for his second term as a Liberal. He later switched
to Democrat.
Served in the United States Navy during World War II.
In 1973, was given a Special Tony Award that noted he was Mayor of New
York City.
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Was a U.S. Congressman from 1959-1965
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Was Mayor of New York City from 1966-1973
Children: John, Katharine, Margaret, Anne.
Member of the US House of Representatives from New York, 3 January 1959