R. B. Searcy
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| R. B. "Speck" Searcy | |
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| 62nd[1] Mayor of Huntsville | |
| In office 1952–1964 |
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| Preceded by | Alex W. McAllister |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Hearn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1901 Huntsville, Alabama |
| Died | December 22, 1967 (aged 66) Huntsville, Alabama |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Mae Terry |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama |
| Profession | Salesman |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Robert Benjamin "R.B." or "Speck" Searcy, Jr. (January 8, 1901 – December 22, 1967) served as mayor of Huntsville, Alabama from 1952 to 1964, making him the third-longest serving mayor there.
He was the mayor of Huntsville when President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama as the home for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA on July 1, 1960. The center became the civilian base for Dr. Wernher von Braun who was the center's first Director, presiding from July 1960 to February 1970.
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- ^ Before 1916, the office was known as "President." Searcy was the 6th to hold the title of "Mayor."
| Preceded by Alex W. McAllister |
Mayor of Huntsville, Alabama 1952—1964 |
Succeeded by Glenn Hearn |
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