Hynes, John
1897 - John B. Hynes was born.
1946 - He was city clerk of Boston under James Michael Curley during Curley.
1947 - Curley was serving five months in prison in 1947 for official misconduct, Hynes served as acting mayor.
1949 - Hynes decided to challenge Curley in the election and defeated him.
1951 - Because of a change to the mayoral election system, the next election was held and Hynes again defeated Curley.
1955-1960 - Hynes defeated Curley a third time and went on to serve as mayor.
1970 - John B. Hynes died.
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