Ivan Allen Jr.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ivan Allen Jr.
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Mar 15, 1911(1911-03-15)
Age	113
Date Of Death	July 2, 2003, Atlanta, GA
Birthplace	Georgia
Country	Georgia
Horoscope	Pisces

Ivan Allen Jr. Biography

Ivan Allen Jr. is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on March 15, 1911 in Georgia, Georgia. The Mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970, who helped usher in an era of desegregation in the city. While in office he ordered officials to remove all “white” and “colored” signs from facilities in city hall and he was also one of the only white southern politicians to testify before Congress on behalf of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

He, along with former mayor Maynard Jackson , were featured in the 1971 cook Mayor: Notes on the Sixties.

He married Louise Richardson in 1936. The couple had three sons: Ivan Allen III, Hugh Inman, and Beaumont.

Ivan Allen Jr. Net Worth

Ivan Allen Jr. is one of the richest Politician from Georgia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ivan Allen Jr. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He first became the CEO of the Ivan Allen Company in 1946, after his father stepped down from the position.

His life inspired The Ivan Allen Prize for Social Courage, which is annually awarded at Georgia Tech University.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ivan Allen Jr. Dating?

According to our records, Ivan Allen Jr. married to Louise Richardson. As of December 1, 2023, Ivan Allen Jr.’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ivan Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Georgia. Ivan Allen Jr. celebrates birthday on March 15 of every year.

What is Ivan Allen Jr best known for?

A man of extraordinary courage, Ivan Allen Jr. (1911-2003) was a pivotal leader in the struggle to establish civil rights for African-Americans. As Mayor of Atlanta in the 1960s, Allen risked his life and political future to ensure the enactment of America’s civil rights legislation.

What sports teams did Ivan Allen Jr bring to Atlanta?

In 1966, Allen brought the Braves to Atlanta from Milwaukee and built a new, stadium for them. The year 1968 saw the Hawks basketball team arrive. Allen had managed to make his city a sports center, part of a long-time effort to enhance the city’s appeal. He was always, like his father, the city booster.

Was Ivan Allen Jr black?

Kennedy, Allen testified before Congress on behalf of what became the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He was the only white southern politician of significance to do so. After his testimony, Allen and his family were under death threats and required police protection for a year.

What did Ivan Allen Jr do for the Civil Rights Movement?

Ivan Allen Jr., 1965 served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970. He is credited with leading the city through an era of significant physical and economic growth and with maintaining calm during the civil rights movement. In 1965 he persuaded the Braves to move to Atlanta from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Who was the longest serving mayor in Atlanta history?

Mayor William B. Hartsfield (1937–1941; 1942–62). He was the longest serving Atlanta Mayor, running the city politics for ca. 30 years.