Ivan Allen Jr.

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An Atlanta native, Ivan Allen Jr. served as mayor of the city from 1962 to 1970. The son of Ivan Allen Sr., a businessman active in Atlanta's civic affairs, Allen Jr. was also deeply involved in community service long before his election as mayor.

Oil portrait by Thomas V. Nash, Roswell

Ivan Allen Jr.

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