Jerome Cavanagh Politician

Jerome Patrick Cavanagh (June 16, 1928 – November 27, 1979) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 1962 to 1970. Initially seen as another John F. Kennedy, his reputation was doomed by the 1967 riots. He was the first mayor to reside at Manoogian Mansion, donated to the city by the industrial baron Alex Manoogian.

Personal facts

Jerome Cavanagh
Birth dateJune 16, 1928
Birth place
Detroit
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathNovember 27, 1979
Place of death
Lexington Kentucky

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Office holder

officeMayor of Detroit Michigan
party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

Jerome Cavanagh on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/mhc_mag_phooie-on-louie_308397_7.pdf