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Tom Bradley elected first black mayor of Los Angeles 40 years ago today (1973)

May 29, 20131970sadmin


Video: 'Tom Bradley's Successful Campaign for Mayor of LA in 1973'

(Tuesday, May 29, 1973) — Tom Bradley was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles today, defeating incumbent Sam Yorty. Yorty had defeated Bradley in 1969.

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