Raymond Flynn
Raymond Leo Flynn (born July 22, 1939), known as Ray Flynn, is an American politician. He served as 52nd Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See (1993–1997) by President Bill Clinton.
Raymond Flynn | |
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52nd Mayor of Boston | |
In office January 2, 1984[1] – July 12, 1993[2] | |
Preceded by | Kevin White |
Succeeded by | Thomas Menino |
United States Ambassador to the Holy See | |
In office September 2, 1993 – September 20, 1997 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Thomas Patrick Melady |
Succeeded by | Lindy Boggs |
Personal details | |
Born | Raymond Leo Flynn July 22, 1939 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Catherine Coyne[3] |
Parents | Stephen Flynn Lillian Kirby Flynn[3] |
Alma mater | Providence College (B.A., Public Administration, 1963) Harvard University (M.A., Education, 1981)[4] |
Raymond Flynn Media
Flynn, second from left, next to Boston City Council members Dapper O'Neil and James M. Kelly (circa 1984–1987)
Flynn and Governor Michael Dukakis campaigning with Democratic vice presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro before the 1984 presidential election
Flynn, with Massachusetts Senate President William Bulger (circa 1984–1987)
Flynn swearing-in Francis Roache as police commissioner in 1985
Flynn working at the mayor's office in Boston City Hall (circa 1984–1987)
Flynn and his wife, Kathy, attending the ceremonial swearing-in of Thomas Menino as acting mayor
References
- ↑ FLYNN INAUGURAL TO SET SOME FIRSTS. January 2, 1984. p. 1. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston-sub/doc/294175109.html. Retrieved March 17, 2018.[dead link]
- ↑ McGrory, Brian (July 13, 1993). "Menino, `a neighborhood guy,' now at center stage". The Boston Globe. p. 12. Retrieved February 26, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.[dead link]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Archives Guide ~ Office of the Mayor". cityofboston.gov. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Guide to the Mayor Raymond L. Flynn records", City of Boston Archives and Records Management Division