“Atlanta is the city too busy to hate.”

— Ivan Allen Jr.

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About Ivan Allen Jr.

Politician • American

Ivan Allen Jr. was an influential American businessman and politician who served as the 52nd Mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970. He is widely credited for his progressive leadership during the Civil Rights Movement,...

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