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Stokes, Carl 1968 10-03-1968, with mother at far left

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Vorpe, William G., II

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Carl Stokes speaks at the podium; his mother, Mrs. Louise Stokes is seated at the far left with a beribboned bouquet on her lap. Carl B. Stokes was the first elected black mayor of a major American city and served as Cleveland's mayor for two terms from 1967-1971.
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