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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| File:2009 RayFlynn Boston.png Flynn in 2009 | |
| 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 (aged 86) 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
- Raymond Flynn Providence Friars (1).jpg
Flynn as a basketball player on the Providence Friars collegiate team
- 1975 Raymond Flynn Massachusetts House of Representatives.png
Flynn as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Raymond L. Flynn and Kathy Flynn at election night victory party (9614720739).jpg
Flynn, with his wife Kathy, at his 1983 election night celebration
- Raymond L. Flynn and family at election night victory party (9614720803).jpg
Flynn delivering his victory speech, joined on stage by his family and others
- Hon. Joseph F. Feeney, Mayor Raymond L. Flynn, Councilor Albert L. "Dapper" O'Neil, Councilor James M. Kelly (9617961524).jpg
Flynn, second from left, next to Boston City Council members Dapper O'Neil and James M. Kelly (circa 1984–1987)
- Unidentified man, Trenton Mayor Art Holland, unidentified, Mayor Raymond L. Flynn at podium, unidentified, Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, unidentified, unidentified (9516892001).jpg
Mayor Flynn (at the podium), speaking as chair of the United States Conference of Mayors' Task Force on Hunger and Homelessness with Trenton Mayor Arthur John Holland and Charleston (SC) Mayor Joseph P. Riley,Jr. 1987
Flynn and Governor Michael Dukakis campaigning with Democratic vice presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro before the 1984 presidential election
- Boston Mayor Ray Flynn and Massachusetts Senate President William M. Bulger.jpg
Flynn, with William Bulger, the Massachusetts Senate president (circa 1984–1987)
- Mayor Raymond L. Flynn speaking to class (9519683530).jpg
Flynn speaks to children in a classroom (circa 1984–1987)
- Mayor Raymond L. Flynn swearing in Police Commissioner Francis "Mickey" Roache (9519688286).jpg
Flynn swearing-in Francis Roache as police commissioner in 1985
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
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