Wagner, Robert F. (Robert Ferdinand), 1910-1991

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Dates:
Birth 1910-04-20
Death 1991-02-12
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Robert F. Wagner, three term Mayor of New York City was born April 20, 1910 on the upper east side of Manhattan, New York. He attended Taft School in Connecticut, Yale University, the Harvard Graduate School of Business, the School of International Relations in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Yale University Law School, from which he graduated in 1937. At the age of 26, Wagner was elected to the State Assembly from the Yorkville District and he served in that position for four years. From 1942 to 1945, he served in the Army's Air Force. After the war, he returned to New York City and re-entered politics. In 1949, Wagner was elected Mayor of New York City and he served for three terms. After his mayoralty, Wagner served as U.S. Ambassador to Spain and was appointed U.S. Envoy to the Vatican. He also engaged in the private practice of law. His last public post was as Vice Chairman of the New York-New Jersey Port Authority.

From the description of Robert F. Wagner Personal Papers. 1895-1993. (Laguardia Community College Library Media Resources Center). WorldCat record id: 33294256

Diplomat, ambassador.

From the description of Reminiscences of Robert Ferdinand Wagner : oral history, 1984. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309736162

Politician, mayor.

From the description of Reminiscences of Robert Ferdinand Wagner : oral history, 1965. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122376690

From the description of Reminiscences of Robert Ferdinand Wagner : oral history, 1979. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309737904

From the description of Reminiscences of Robert Ferdinand Wagner : oral history, 1984. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122527544

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  • Education
  • Ambassadors
  • City planning
  • Housing policy
  • Labor unions
  • Mayor
  • Mayors
  • Municipal government
  • Papacy
  • Papal visits
  • Politicians
  • Presidents
  • Presidents
  • Public health
  • Public health administration
  • Urban policy

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  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)

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