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| James Tate | |
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| 92nd Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| In office February 12, 1962 – January 3, 1972 |
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| Preceded by | Richardson Dilworth |
| Succeeded by | Frank Rizzo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1910 |
| Died | May 27, 1983 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
James Hugh Joseph Tate (April 10, 1910–May 27, 1983) was an American politician. He served as the Mayor of Philadelphia between 1962 and 1972. He originally ascended to the office of Mayor (as President of the City Council) when Richardson Dilworth resigned to make an unsuccessful run for Governor of Pennsylvania in the 1962 election. Tate was elected to full terms in 1963 and 1967. He was the first Roman Catholic to serve as mayor of Philadelphia. In his successful re-election bid in 1967, Tate defeated Arlen Specter, who was at the time Philadelphia's District Attorney. Specter later went on to be elected to the U.S. Senate.
Towards the end of his life, Tate lived in Longport, New Jersey. He died of an apparent myocardial infarction in Somers Point.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Kennedy, Shawn G. (29 May 1983). "James Tate of Philadelphia; Held Mayor's Post in 1962-72". New York Times: p. 1.32. http://www.nytimes.com/1983/05/29/obituaries/james-tate-of-philadelphia-held-mayor-s-post-in-1962-72.html.
[edit] External links
- Description of James H. J. Tate archives at City of Philadelphia website
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| Preceded by Richardson Dilworth |
Mayor of Philadelphia 1962–1972 |
Succeeded by Frank Rizzo |
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