Carl Stokes
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.
Carl Stokes | |
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| United States Ambassador to Seychelles | |
| In office September 7, 1994 – May 12, 1995 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | F. Stephen Malott |
| Succeeded by | Brent E. Blaschke |
| 51st Mayor of Cleveland | |
| In office November 13, 1967 – November 8, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph S. Locher |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Perk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carl Burton Stokes June 21, 1927 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 3, 1996 (aged 68) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Charles Stokes Louise Stone |
| Relatives | Louis Stokes (Brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Cleveland–Marshall College of Law |
| Occupation | Politician Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1946 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | World War II Victory Medal |
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