Maynard Jackson
- January 10, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Maynard Jackson |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 23, 1938(1938-03-23) |
| Age | 86 |
| Date Of Death | 2003-06-23 |
| Birthplace | Dallas |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Maynard Jackson Biography
| Name | Maynard Jackson |
| Birthday | Mar 23 |
| Birth Year | 1938 |
| Place Of Birth | Dallas |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Parents | Irene Dobbs Jackson, Maynard Jackson, Sr. |
| Spouse | Valerie Jackson , Burnella Hayes Burke |
| Children(s) | Maynard Jackson, III, Valerie Amanda Jackson, Alexandra Jackson, Brooke Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson |
Maynard Jackson is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on March 23, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, United States. He was the first African American mayor in Atlanta, Georgia. This office was held from 1974-1982 and again from 1990-1994. He was confronted with increased racial tensions and the Atlanta Child Murders, which occurred between 1979 and 1981.
He was Atlanta’s mayor when He was the mayor of Atlanta when Wayne Williams was arrested for the Atlanta Child Murders., the Atlanta Child Murders suspect, was arrested.
In 1980, he married Valerie Richardson, a radio host.
Maynard Jackson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Maynard Jackson is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Maynard Jackson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
While attending Morehouse College, he sang in the Morehouse College Glee Club.
When Atlanta was chosen to host the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, he was the mayor of Atlanta.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Maynard Jackson Dating?
According to our records, Maynard Jackson married to Valerie Jackson , Burnella Hayes Burke. As of December 1, 2023, Maynard Jackson’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Maynard Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Maynard Jackson celebrates birthday on March 23 of every year.
What was Maynard Jackson famous for?
Jackson is best known for improving opportunities for African Americans to do business with the City of Atlanta , especially in the expansion of Hartsfield Airport-which has been renamed Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
What happened to Maynard Jackson?
Death. Jackson died in 2003 at the age of 65, of a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Arlington, Virginia after suffering a heart attack at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. His remains are buried at the Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta.
How did Maynard Jackson positively impact Georgia?
During his tenure, Jackson increased the amount of city business given to minority-owned firms and added a new terminal to the Atlanta airport , later renamed Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in his honor.
Was Maynard Jackson a civil rights leader?
Both Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson served as progressive mayors of Atlanta who promoted desegregation and civil rights movements.
What impact did Maynard Jackson have on the civil rights movement?
Maynard H. Jackson Jr., elected in 1973 as the first African-American to run a major Southern city, helped create an Atlanta that boasted the world’s busiest airport, allowed minorities to do business with the government, hosted the Olympic Games and attracted people to a black mecca.