LOCAL · PA · 1984-1992
W. Wilson Goode
Mayor of Philadelphia · Democrat · Pennsylvania
NOTABLE
On the record
First African-American Philadelphia Mayor; ordered 1985 MOVE bombing — 11 killed, 65 homes destroyed
Background
Pennsylvania's Mayor of Philadelphia of Philadelphia 1984–1992: W. Wilson Goode — 8-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after William J. Green III; succeeded by Ed Rendell. In-office record: First African-American Philadelphia Mayor; ordered 1985 MOVE bombing — 11 killed, 65 homes destroyed. Same-year political environment (1984): Governor Dick Thornburgh.
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- Ed Rendell (1992-2000)
- William J. Green III (1980-1984)
- Frank Rizzo (1972-1980)
- James Tate (1962-1972)
- Richardson Dilworth (1956-1962)
- Joseph Clark Jr. (1952-1956)
- Bernard Samuel (1941-1952)