Sam Massell

American politician

Samuel A. Massell Jr. (August 26, 1927 – March 13, 2022) was an American businessman and politician. From 1970 to 1974, he was the 53rd Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. He is the first Jewish mayor in the city's history.[1]

Sam Massell
53rd Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia
In office
1970–1974
Preceded byIvan Allen Jr.
Succeeded byMaynard Jackson
Personal details
Born(1927-08-26)August 26, 1927
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMarch 13, 2022(2022-03-13) (aged 94)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Doris Middlebrooks
(m. 1952; died 2015)

Sandra Gordy
(m. 2016)
EducationAtlanta Law School (LL.B.)
Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia (B.S.)
OccupationReal estate businessman
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force

He died on March 13, 2022, at the age of 94.[2]

References

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  1. Freightman, C.G. "Doris Massell, 89: Ex-mayor's wife was at ease with everyone". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  2. "Sam Massell, former Atlanta mayor, dies at 94". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.

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