Donald M. Hyatt
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Donald M. Hyatt was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1970. He is perhaps best remembered for participating in a march through downtown Newport News following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., despite threats received by the police chief that if he did so, he "would not reach the foot of 25th Street alive." At the Newport News Victory Arch, he called on the black community of the city to "work together to build this community...in mutual respect."
| Preceded by Oscar J. Brittingham, Jr. |
Mayor of Newport News 1962–1970 |
Succeeded by J. William Hornsby |
[edit] References
- Kayaselçuk, Mary LaPrade (1986). Heroes Forever: The Story of the Newport News Victory Arch. City of Newport News.
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