Hal Haskell
Harry Garner Haskell Jr. (May 27, 1921 – January 16, 2020) was an American businessman and Republican politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He served as mayor of Wilmington from 1969 to 1973 and represented Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1957 to 1959.
Harry G. Haskell Jr. | |
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Haskell in 1957 | |
| Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – January 9, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Babiarz Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Maloney |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Harris B. McDowell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Harris B. McDowell Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Garner Haskell Jr. May 27, 1921 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 2020 (aged 98) Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary "Mimi" Carey (née Foster) Haskell
(m. 1947; died 2008) |
| Domestic partner | Ruth du Pont Lord (2009-2014; her death) |
| Residence(s) | Wilmington, Delaware Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1943 – 1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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