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Carl Burton Stokes (June 21, 1927 – April 3, 1996) was an American politician and diplomat 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 one of the first black elected mayors of a major U.S. city.
- 1945–1946
- Bill Clinton
26. Apr. 2024 · Carl Stokes (born June 21, 1927, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.—died April 3, 1996, Cleveland) was an American lawyer and politician, who became the first African American to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city, having been elected to that office in Cleveland, Ohio (1967–71).
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Learn about the life and achievements of Carl B. Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major U.S. city and a former U.S. Ambassador. Find out how he rose from poverty to become a lawyer, politician, and media personality.
3. Apr. 1996 · Learn about the life and legacy of Carl B. Stokes, who broke racial barriers as the first African American elected mayor of a major US city in 1968. He advocated for civil rights, urban revitalization, and environmental justice in Cleveland and beyond.
8. Juni 2022 · Learn about Carl Stokes, the first African American mayor of a major American city and a civil rights leader. Explore his life, career, and achievements through history, gallery, and map.
4. Apr. 1996 · Carl B. Stokes, whose election as the first black mayor of a major city in 1967 became a symbol of a changing America, died early yesterday in Cleveland. He was 68.
12. Feb. 2007 · Learn about the life and achievements of Carl B. Stokes, a lawyer, anchorman, U.S. diplomat and the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city. He served two terms as Cleveland's mayor from 1967 to 1971 and supported the Civil Rights movement.
