Ivan Allen Jr. (March 15, 1911 - July 2, 2003) was a U.S. political figure most notable for serving as the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia during the turbulent civil rights era of the 1960s. He testified before the U.S. Congress in July 1963 in support of civil rights legislation and made major strides in desgregation in Atlanta's city government. During his two terms as Mayor, Atlanta experienced dramatic growth and saw major construction including the Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta Stadium and Atlanta Civic Center as well as the beginning of Interstate 285, known as "Atlanta's Perimeter", and the Downtown Connector highway.

1911 births | 2003 deaths | People from Atlanta | Mayors of Atlanta

Ivan Allen Jr