James W. Morgan
| James W. Morgan | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama | |
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In office 1953–1961 | |
| Preceded by | Cooper Green |
| Succeeded by | Art Hanes |
James W. Morgan was a mayor of the city of Birmingham, Alabama, United States, from 1953-1961.[1] Morgan was born in 1891 in Birmingham and educated in that city. He served as a politician in Birmingham from 1934 when he was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board until 1964 when he resigned from that board. He was mayor from 1953-1961, replacing W. Cooper Green. In 1955, Morgan led the fundraising drive for the Birmingham Zoo, which initially bore his name.[2]
References
- ↑ "Mayors of the City of Birmingham - The Official Website for the City of Birmingham, Alabama".
- ↑ Ex B'ham Mayor Dies, Alabama Journal (Montgomery, Alabama) 10 Sep 1971, page 20, accessed via Newspapers.com
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