Quick Facts
- NAME: Thomas Bradley
- OCCUPATION: Police Officer, Lawyer, Mayor
- BIRTH DATE: December 29, 1917
- DEATH DATE: September 29, 1998
- EDUCATION: University of California, Los Angels, Southwestern University
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Calvert, Texas
- PLACE OF DEATH: Los Angeles, California
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Tom Bradley was the first African American mayor of a predominantly white city, who served an unprecedented five terms as mayor of Los Angeles (1973–93).
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Profile
Tom Bradley was the first African American mayor of a predominantly white city. As the son of sharecroppers, he grew up in poverty. When he was seven, his parents moved to LA. After college, he became a police officer. Over 21 years in service, he rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant. In 1975, he became the mayor of Los Angeles. The biggest crisis of his career was the Rodney King riots.© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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