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Edward Heath

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Edward Heath (1819–1892) was mayor of New Orleans from March 28, 1867, to June 10, 1868. His tenure came during the Reconstruction of Louisiana, and required a stronger personality than he brought to the office. During his term, he faced budgetary and racial problems as well as the continued interference of the military authorities of the U.S. Federal government. He was the first Republican mayor of New Orleans and, along with Benjamin Flanders, one of the only two. External links Heath's Administration (in Kendall's History of New Orleans) article on him 1819 births 1892 deaths Mayors of New Orleans 19th-century American politicians

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Edward Heath was mayor of New Orleans from March 28, 1867, to June 10, 1868. His tenure came during the Reconstruction of Louisiana, and required a stronger personality than he brought to the office. During his term, he faced budgetary and racial problems as well as attempts by the military authorities of the U.S. Federal government to ensure that the rights of African-Americans were respected. He was the first Republican mayor of New Orleans and, along with Benjamin Flanders, one of the only two.

Occupation: politician
Position held: Mayor of New Orleans
Citizenship: United States
Born: 1819
Died: 1892