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Robert L. Thornton, American businessman and politician, Mayor of Dallas (died 1964)

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Robert L. Thornton

American politician

Robert Lee Thornton was an American banker and politician who served as the 47th mayor of Dallas from 1953 to 1961. A child of tenant farmers, Thornton's early years were divided between school and farm labor. After holding several jobs and starting two unsuccessful business…
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Mayor of Dallas

Political office in Dallas, Texas, USA

The Mayor of the City of Dallas is a member of the Dallas City Council and its presiding officer. The current mayor is Eric Johnson, who has served one term since 2019 and is the 60th mayor to serve in the position. Dallas operates under a city charter that designates the mayor…
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