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#OTD in 1973: Tom Bradley Makes Los Angeles History
Episode 2486
Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley was elected the first African American mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Mayor Sam Yorty in a landmark victory. His election helped reshape Black political leadership nationally and launched a two-decade tenure as the city's longest-serving mayor.
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