#OTD Maynard Jackson Jr (Mar 23, 1938 - Jun 23, 2003). Attorney, politician, 54th and 56th mayor of Atlanta, GA, (1974 - 1982) & (1990 - 1994). A member of the Democratic Party, 1st Black mayor of Atlanta and of any major city in the South.
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