George Moscone
George Richard Moscone (/məˈskoʊni/ mə-SKOH-nee; November 24, 1929 – November 27, 1978) was an attorney and Democratic politician who was the 37th mayor of San Francisco, California from January 1976 until his assassination in November 1978. He was known as "The People's Mayor," who opened up City Hall and its commissions to reflect the diversity of San Francisco, appointing African Americans, Asian Americans, and gay people. Moscone served in the California State Senate from 1967 until becoming mayor. In the Senate, he served as majority leader. Moscone is remembered for being an advocate of civil progressivism.
George Moscone | |
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Moscone in 1975 | |
| 37th Mayor of San Francisco | |
| In office January 8, 1976 – November 27, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Alioto |
| Succeeded by | Dianne Feinstein |
| Member of the California Senate | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 8, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Thomas Sedgwick |
| Succeeded by | John Francis Foran |
| Constituency | 10th district (1967–1971) 6th district (1971–1976) |
| Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1963–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Richard Moscone November 24, 1929 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1978 (aged 49) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Manner of death | Assassination by gunshot |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Gina Bondanza (m. 1954) |
| Children | 4, including Jonathan |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1953–1956 |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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