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Lindsay, John Vliet was born on November 24, 1921 in New York City. Son of George Nelson and Eleanor (Vliet) Lindsay.
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Lindsay, John Vliet was born on November 24, 1921 in New York City. Son of George Nelson and Eleanor (Vliet) Lindsay.
Graduate, St. Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire, 1940. Bachelor, Yale University, 1944. Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1948.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Harvard University, 1969. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Williams College, 1968.
Member firm Webster & Sheffield, New York City, 1953-1960, 74-91, presiding partner, 1989-1991. Of counsel Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon, 1991-1994, retired, 1994. Executive assistant to attorney general United States Department Justice, 1955-1956.
Member United States Congress from 17th New York Dist, 1959—1965. Mayor New York City, 1965-1973. Commentator on television.
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Author: Journey Into Politics, 1966, The City, 1970, The Edge, 1976.
Board member emeritus Lincoln Center for Performing Arts. Chairman emeritus board directors Lincoln Center Theatre Company Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Association of Bar of City of New York (executive committee 1956-1960), American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Association Former Members Congress (president 1987-1988).
Married Mary Harrison, June 18, 1949. Children: Katharine, Margaret, Anne, John Vliet.