John P. Gaillard Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 58th Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina | |
| In office 1959–1975 | |
| Preceded by | William McG. Morrison |
| Succeeded by | Arthur B. Schirmer Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 4, 1920 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 2006 (aged 86) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lucy Foster
(m. 1944; died 2001) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Aviator |
John Palmer Gaillard Jr. (April 4, 1920 – July 28, 2006) was an American politician who was mayor of Charleston, South Carolina from 1959 to 1975. The Gaillard Center is named after him. During his tenure, Gaillard significantly expanded the size of Charleston by annexing nearby neighborhoods.