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Robert Ferdinand Wagner II (April 20, 1910 – February 12, 1991) was an American diplomat and politician who served three terms as the mayor of New York City from 1954 through 1965. When running for his third term, he broke with the Tammany Hall leadership, ending the clubhouse's reign in city politics.
Robert Ferdinand Wagner Jr. war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker, Jurist und Diplomat. Von 1954 bis 1965 war er Bürgermeister von New York City.
Robert Ferdinand Wagner III (January 6, 1944 – November 15, 1993) was an American politician and public servant. He was a New York City civic leader who served as the Deputy Mayor of the City of New York, and President of the New York City Board of Education.
Robert Wagner Jr. decided to run for Senate in 1956, but lost the race to Republican candidate Jacob K. Javits. Robert sided with the Tammamy Hall political organization until 1961. That year, he opted to break ties with the group and still won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City.
Robert Wagner's contribution to the preservation movement in New York City was complex. While he signed key legislative measures that created the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, he was also responsible for slum clearance of "blighted areas" for urban renewal projects.
This unique collection of essays honors the memory of Robert F. Wagner, Jr., who served New York City in many capacities, including president of the Board of Education, deputy mayor, and chairman of the Planning Commission.
16. Apr. 2024 · Robert F. Wagner (born April 20, 1910, New York, New York, U.S.—died February 12, 1991, New York) was an American Democratic Party politician who served as mayor of New York City (1954–65). Wagner was named for his father, a U.S. senator and sponsor of the Social Security Act.
