LARRY PROVOST: NYC Mayoral Election Echoes 1965 And 1969 Races
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
In the summer of 1965 and 1969, New York City had a young mayoral candidate who captured the attention of a nation. Once elected, John Lindsay almost ruined New York City. Sixty years later, another candidate may do the…
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