John Hynes (politician)
John Hynes | |
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Hynes circa 1965 | |
| Mayor of Boston | |
| In office January 2, 1950 – January 4, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | James Michael Curley |
| Succeeded by | John F. Collins |
| Acting June 26, 1947 – November 26, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | James Michael Curley |
| Succeeded by | James Michael Curley |
| 13th President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1955–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Wagner Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1897 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 1970 (aged 72) Carney Hospital Boston, Massachusetts |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marion B. Hynes |
| Children | 5, including John Jr. and Barry |
| Relatives | John B. Hynes III (grandson) |
| Alma mater | Suffolk University Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service |
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| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | |
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John Bernard Hynes (September 22, 1897 – January 6, 1970), was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts who served three terms as the mayor of Boston from 1950 to 1960, after having served as acting mayor in 1947. As mayor, Hynes focused on shifting Boston away from the high tax and spending policies of his predecessor, James Michael Curley, and began Boston's urban renewal, eventually leading to the construction of buildings such as the Prudential Center and Boston City Hall. He also established the Freedom Trail.
Along with his successors John F. Collins and Kevin White, Hynes is considered responsible for the modernization of Boston.