Hugh J. Addonizio
American politician (1914–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hugh Joseph Addonizio (January 31, 1914 – February 2, 1981) was an American Democratic Party politician who was sentenced to prison for corruption. He was the 33rd Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, from 1962 to 1970, and a U.S. Congressman from 1949 to 1962.
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Hugh Joseph Addonizio | |
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35th Mayor of Newark | |
In office July 1, 1962 – July 1, 1970 | |
Preceded by | Leo P. Carlin |
Succeeded by | Kenneth A. Gibson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 11th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – June 30, 1962 | |
Preceded by | Frank Sundstrom |
Succeeded by | Joseph Minish |
Personal details | |
Born | (1914-01-31)January 31, 1914 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 1981(1981-02-02) (aged 67) Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Fordham University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star |
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