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For more information contact:
Cleveland City Council
Katherine Samsa, Communications Director
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Council presentation to Congressman Louis Stokes Commemorating Carl B. Stokes as the 1st African American Mayor of a major US City
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Cleveland City Council
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A special presentation to Congressman Louis Stokes commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Carl B. Stokes’ swearing-in as the first African-American Mayor of a major US City
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Monday, November 12, 2007 @ 6:45 pm
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Cleveland City Council Chambers, City Hall
601 Lakeside Avenue
(Parking in the Willard Garage will only cost $1 for those attending the commemoration.)
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“The November 13, 1967 swearing-in of Carl B. Stokes as the first Black major of a major US city, was one of the proudest moments in the history of the Black community and changed our lives forever,” said Councilman Reed. “It is because of Carl B. Stokes that I have the opportunity to serve in office today.”
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Cleveland City Council
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 220
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 664-2840
(216) 664-3837 fax
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