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Maynard Jackson
Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr is an American politician and lawyer from Georgia. As a member of the Democratic Party, he was elected in 1973 at the age of 35 as the first black mayor of Atlanta, Georgia and all major cities in the South. He served three terms, making him Atlanta's second longest serving mayor, after six as Mayor William B. Hartsfield. He is also known for public works projects, primarily the new Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal at Atlanta Airport, and for significantly increased involvement of minority businesses in the city. After his death, William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport was renamed Hartsfield - Atlanta Jackson International Airport in honor of his service to the airport, to the city and to expanding residents.
BornMaynard Holbrook Jackson Jr, March 23, 1938, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 23, 2003, Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeOakland Cemetery (Atlanta, Georgia)
Political partyDemocrat
Children5
Alma materMorehouse College, North Carolina Central University
ProfessionAttorney, Politician
Preceded bySam Massell
Succeeded byAndrew Young

About Maynard Jackson

Politician Maynard Jackson was born in Texas, United States on March 23, 1938. He dies at the age of 65, on June 23, 2003.

He was Atlanta's first African-American mayor, serving from 1974 to 1982 and again from 1990 to 1994. During his term, he had to cope with rising racial tensions as well as the Atlanta Child Murders, which took place between 1979 and 1981.

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Maynard Jackson before becoming famous

Maynard Jackson was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1938 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).

During his time at Morehouse College, he sung in the Morehouse College Glee Club.

Achievement of Maynard Jackson

When Atlanta was chosen as the host city for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, he was the mayor.

Maynard Jackson's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1980, he married Valerie Richardson, a radio personality.

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When Criminal Wayne Williams was arrested for the Atlanta Child Murders, he was the mayor of Atlanta.

Maynard Jackson Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Maynard Jackson updated on March 20 2023.