Murray Seasongood

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Murray Seasongood (October 27, 1878 – February 21, 1983) was a Jewish American politician,[1] who served as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1926-1930. After his tenure as mayor, Seasongood was appointed as professor of law at Harvard University.

Seasongood was instrumental in the establishment of a county park board, after visiting and admiring the Emerald Necklace that is Cleveland Metroparks.[2] He is the namesake of the Murray Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park, Cincinnati.[3]

Quotes

  • When once asked what his hobby was, he responded by saying, "Good government."

References

  1. CINCINNATI Jewish Virtual Library
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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio
1926 - 1929
Succeeded by
Russell Wilson
Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by
Richard S. Childs
President of the National Municipal League
1931–1934
Succeeded by
Harold W. Dodds


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