Art Hanes
Politician
Arthur J. Hanes (October 19, 1916 - May 8, 1997) served as mayor of Birmingham, Alabama between 1961 and 1963, a tumultuous time that saw the city become a focal point in the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement during the Birmingham campaign. Hanes, who served just one term as mayor, was part of a three-man commission that ran the city, a trio which included police commissioner Eugene (Bull) Connor. Hanes would also serve as legal counsel for defendants in two important murder cases connected to the civil rights movement.
Personal facts
| Birth date | October 19, 1916 |
|---|
| Date of death | May 08, 1997 |
|---|