John Vliet Lindsay was an American politician and lawyer. During his political career, Lindsay was a U.S. congressman, mayor of New York City, and candidate for U.S. president. He was also a regular guest host of Good Morning America. Lindsay served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from January 1959 to December 1965 and as mayor of New York City from January 1966 to December 1973.
Lindsay in 1969
Mary Harrison Lindsay and John Lindsay, at campaign event, between 1969 and 1977.
Congressman Lindsay speaking at the New York City Board of Estimate meeting at City Hall in April 1963
Lindsay speaking at City Hall in January 1966
The mayor of New York City, officially Mayor of the City of New York, is head of the executive branch of the government of New York City and the chief executive of New York City. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within New York City.
Mayor of New York City
"New York's new solar system": Tammany Hall revolves around Boss Croker in this 1899 cartoon in Puck.