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American politician (1880–1961) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clifford Howard Reeder (August 12, 1880 – December 1, 1961)[1] was an American politician who served as the 14th and 21st mayor of Miami.
Clifford H Reeder | |
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14th and 21st Mayor of Miami | |
In office 1929–1931 | |
Preceded by | E.G. Sewell |
Succeeded by | R.B. Gautier |
In office 1941–1943 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Orr, Jr |
Succeeded by | Leonard K. Thomson |
Personal details | |
Born | Clifford Howard Reeder August 12, 1880 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | December 1, 1961 81) Miami, Florida, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Nellie Scarboro |
Children | 1 |
Profession | Accountant |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1918-1919 (USA) |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Reeder entered into World War I on August 12, 1918. He served 10 months overseas as an Army officer and engineer and was discharged in July 1919.[2]
Elected as a Republican, Reeder served from 1929 to 1931 and then notably again during World War II.
During his tenure as mayor, Reeder and his wife helped launch the U.S.S. Miami.[3]
In 1942 Reeder testified before Congress in relation to inland waterways and how to improve the movement of war materials to coastal cities like Miami.[4]
Reeder was the Commander of Miami's Harvey W Seeds American Legion Post #29 in 1924.
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