Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Vliet Lindsay
November 24, 1921 – December 19, 2000
— 155 East 72 Street, Manhattan —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
1. John Vliet Lindsay Marker
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John Vliet Lindsay. November 24, 1921 – December 19, 2000. The leadership of John V. Lindsay, 103rd Mayor of New York City (1966-1973), kept this city calm during a time of social unrest, when other cities were beset with riots, by walking though troubled streets, adopting a policy of police restraint, and opening government power to minorities. Known as "America's Mayor," his many urban innovations included closing parks to traffic, incentive zoning, and air conditioning subways. Elected as a Republican and re-elected as a Liberal, he ran unsuccessfully for President in 1972. A Naval officer in World War II who saw action in the Pacific, Lindsay was elected from the 17th District to four terms in Congress (1958-65), where he was a leader in civil rights and liberties, and an early opponent of the Vietnam War. He, his wife Mary, and their four children lived here from 1955 to 1962.,
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The leadership of John V. Lindsay, 103rd Mayor of New York City (1966-1973), kept this city calm during a time of social unrest, when other cities were beset with riots, by walking though troubled streets, adopting a policy of police restraint, and opening government power to minorities. Known as "America's Mayor," his many urban innovations included closing parks to traffic, incentive zoning, and air conditioning subways. Elected as a Republican and re-elected as a Liberal, he ran unsuccessfully for President in 1972. A Naval officer in World War II who saw action in the Pacific, Lindsay was elected from the 17th District to four terms in Congress (1958-65), where he was a leader in civil rights and liberties, and an early opponent of the Vietnam War. He, his wife Mary, and their four children lived here from 1955 to 1962.
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Medallion Program created by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel
Erected 2014 by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.
40° 46.218′ N, 73° 57.688′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. Marker is on East 72nd Street east of Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 East 72nd Street, New York NY 10021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. John Lindsay (Wikipedia). John Vliet Lindsay (/vliːt ˈlɪnᵈzi/; November 24, 1921 – December 19, 2000) was an American politician, lawyer, and broadcaster who was a U.S. congressman, mayor of New York City, candidate for U.S. president, and regular guest host of Good Morning America.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
2. John Vliet Lindsay Marker - Wide View
his political career, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from January 1959 to December 1965 and as mayor of New York City from January 1966 to December 1973. He switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party in 1971, and launched a brief and unsuccessful bid for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination as well as the 1980 Democratic nomination for Senator from New York. He died from Parkinson's disease and pneumonia in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on December 19, 2000.(Submitted on October 10, 2016.)
Photographed By Walter Albertin, October 26, 1965
3. John Lindsay speaking
Photograph courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
