John Hynes (politician)
John Hynes | |
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Hynes circa 1965 | |
| Mayor of Boston | |
| In office January 2, 1950 – January 4, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | James Michael Curley |
| Succeeded by | John F. Collins |
| In office June 26, 1947 – November 26, 1947 Acting | |
| Preceded by | James Michael Curley |
| Succeeded by | James Michael Curley |
| 13th President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1955–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Wagner Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1897 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 1970 (aged 72) Carney Hospital Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marion B. Hynes |
| Children | 5, including John Jr. and Barry |
| Relatives | John B. Hynes III (grandson) |
| Alma mater | Suffolk University Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service |
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| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Bernard Hynes (September 22, 1897 – January 6, 1970), was an American politician who served as the mayor of Boston from 1950 to 1960.