Mayor Roy B. Martin Jr | |
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161st Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia | |
In office 1962–1974 | |
Preceded by | W. Fred Duckworth |
Succeeded by | Irvine B. Hill |
31st President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
In office 1973–1974 | |
Preceded by | Louie Welch |
Succeeded by | Joseph Alioto |
Norfolk City Councilor | |
In office 1953–1962 | |
Personal details | |
Born | May 13, 1921 Norfolk, Virginia |
Died | May 20, 2002 Norfolk, Virginia | (aged 81)
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse | Louise Eggleston Martin |
Children | Son, Daughter |
Alma mater | University of Virginia College of William & Mary |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Roy Martin was an American politician who served as mayor of Norfolk, Virginia from 1962 to 1974. A Democrat, he was renown for his support of racial integration and served as the 31st President of the United States Conference of Mayors from 1973 to 1974.[1]