John Hynes (politician)

John Hynes
Hynes circa 1965
Mayor of Boston
In office
January 2, 1950[1] – January 4, 1960[2]
Preceded byJames Michael Curley
Succeeded byJohn F. Collins
In office
June 26, 1947 – November 26, 1947
Acting
Preceded byJames Michael Curley
Succeeded byJames Michael Curley
13th President of the United States Conference of Mayors
In office
1955–1957
Preceded byElmer Robinson
Succeeded byRobert F. Wagner Jr.
Personal details
BornSeptember 22, 1897
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJanuary 6, 1970(1970-01-06) (aged 72)
Carney Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materSuffolk University Law School

John Bernard Hynes (September 22, 1897 – January 6, 1970), was an American politician who served as the mayor of Boston from 1950 to 1960.[3]

  1. ^ Lewis, William (January 2, 1950). "Hynes Becomes Boston Mayor Today". The Boston Globe. p. 1. Retrieved March 16, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.
  2. ^ "Collins Will Take Oath Today". The Boston Globe. January 4, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved March 17, 2018 – via pqarchiver.com.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference obit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).