Tom Bradley
American politician (1917-1998) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80
Thomas Bradley was an American politician, athlete, police officer, and lawyer who served as the 38th mayor of Los Angeles from 1973 to 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, he was Los Angeles' first black mayor, first liberal mayor, and longest-serving mayor.
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1998Died29 September 19981984Silver Olympic OrderAwardSpingarn MedalAward1977Theodore Roosevelt AwardAward1917Born29 December 1917
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Bradley with his wife and daughter, 1977.
Bradley with his wife after being elected to the City Council, 1963.
Bradley sworn in as Mayor by former Chief Justice Earl Warren, 1973.
Tom Bradley speaking at AIDS Walk LA at the Paramount Studios lot in 1988.
Bradley with President Gerald Ford in 1976.
Bradley conducting a whistle stop appearance during his 1986 campaign
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1998 · aged 80
