Lee, Richard C. (Richard Charles), 1916-
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Richard Charles Lee was born in New Haven on March 12, 1916. After graduating from high school in 1934, he became a city hall reporter for the New Haven Journal-Courier where he developed his interest in politics. In 1939 he was elected to the city board of aldermen and began working for the New Haven Chamber of Commerce as associate secretary. Following an honorable discharge after a brief stint in the U.S. Army, he resumed his aldermanic position in 1943 and began working for Yale University, first with the wartime publication, Yale News Digest, and then as director of the News Bureau. In 1949 and 1951 he ran unsuccessfully for mayor of New Haven, but on his third attempt in 1953, he was elected. He served for eight terms from 1954 to 1969. His administration was noted for its leadership in urban renewal and success in obtaining federal money to carry out the redevelopment projects. He also served as president of the United States Conference of Mayors from 1962 to 1963. Lee died on February 2, 2003.
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