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the first mayor to be elected who did not have the support of the major political parties at the time. Instead, he ran as an independent, calling himself part of the “Experience Party.”” data-id=”19089919″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/8742_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.9089919″/>
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is credited for helping clean up the slums and build public housing. During his terms, Shakespeare in the Park had its first performance in Central Park and the World’s Fair was held in Flushing Meadow. ” data-id=”14795944″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/8743_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.4795944″/>
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New York Times reported in his obituary.” data-id=”19154938″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/8745_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.9154938″/>
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From Michael Bloomberg to Robert Van Wyck, here are the mayors who have led the city over the last 100 years.