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Jerome Cavanagh

Q: What is a famous quote by Jerome Cavanagh?

"Today our city is a city of apprehension and fear. I am not pointing a finger. All of us are to blame." — Jerome Cavanagh

Q: What is a famous quote by Jerome Cavanagh?

"It was the courts that were the chief instrumentality of change, and the most effective one. The legislature was not, the executive was not. It was the courts." — Jerome Cavanagh

Q: What is a famous quote by Jerome Cavanagh?

"We have moved from the age of civil rights to the age of human rights." — Jerome Cavanagh

Politician

Jerome Patrick Cavanagh was an American politician who served as the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, from 1962 to 1970. Initially celebrated as a progressive liberal for his work on civil rights and urban renewal, he gained national attention for his efforts. His tenure, however, was ultimately defined by the city's tumultuous 1967 riot, which deeply impacted his political standing and the city's future. After leaving office, he practiced law and remained a notable figure in Detroit's political history.

Jun 16, 1928 - Nov 27, 1979 American 3 Quotes

Quotes by Jerome Cavanagh

“Today our city is a city of apprehension and fear. I am not pointing a finger. All of us are to blame.”

— Jerome Cavanagh

fear responsibility unrest

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“It was the courts that were the chief instrumentality of change, and the most effective one. The legislature was not, the executive was not. It was the courts.”

— Jerome Cavanagh

change government justice

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