David Dinkins
David Norman Dinkins (July 10, 1927 – November 23, 2020) was an American politician and activist. He served as the 106th Mayor of New York City from January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1993. He lost reelection in 1993 to Rudy Giuliani. He was the first African American mayor of New York City.
David Dinkins | |
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| 106th Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Koch |
| Succeeded by | Rudy Giuliani |
| Borough President of Manhattan | |
| In office 1986–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Stein |
| Succeeded by | Ruth Messinger |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from District 78 | |
| In office 1965–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Edward Stevenson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Norman Dinkins July 10, 1927 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 2020 (aged 93) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Joyce Burrows (m. 1953; her death 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | New York City, New York |
| Alma mater | Howard University Brooklyn Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1945–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Dinkins was born on July 10, 1927 in Trenton, New Jersey.[1] He studied at Harvard University and at the Brooklyn Law School. Dinkins was married to Joyce Burrows until her death in 2020. They had two children.
Dinkins died on November 23, 2020 at his home in New York City from respiratory failure, aged 93.[2][3]
David Dinkins Media
Dinkins (second from the left) with New York governor Mario Cuomo, Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney; Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell, and Gerneral Norman Schwarzkopf
Dinkins watching a US Open tennis game in 2010.
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References
- ↑ Cheers, D. Michael. "Mayor of 'The Big Apple': 'nice guy' image helps David N. Dinkins in building multi-ethnic, multiracial coalition – New York City", Ebony (magazine), February 1990. Accessed September 4, 2008.
- ↑ McFadden, Robert D. (November 24, 2020). "David N. Dinkins, New York’s First Black Mayor, Dies at 93". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/24/nyregion/david-dinkins-dead.html. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ↑ Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins Dies at 93. November 23, 2020. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/former-new-york-city-mayor-david-dinkins-dies-at-93/2742619/. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
Other websites
- Finding Aid for the David N. Dinkins Papers housed at Columbia University's Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- David Dinkins's oral history video excerpts at The National Visionary Leadership Project
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