Donald W. Riegle Sr.
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 23 June 1917, Michigan | |
| Death | 13 March 1992Flint (aged 74 years) |
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Biography
Donald Wayne Riegle Sr. (June 23, 1917 – March 13, 1992) was a Michigan politician.
Political life
The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor in 1952 and then selected him again for another year. His son Donald W. Riegle Jr. served in Congress, representing the 7th district from 1967 to 1976, and served as United States Senator from Michigan from 1976 to 1995.
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| Preceded by Paul Lovegrove | Mayor of Flint 1952–1954 | Succeeded by George M. Algoe |