Donald M. Hyatt

Donald M. Hyatt (June 7, 1909 – April 16, 1989) was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1970. He is perhaps best remembered for participating in a march through downtown Newport News following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., despite threats received by the police chief that if he did so, he "would not reach the foot of 25th Street alive." At the Newport News Victory Arch, he called on the black community of the city to "work together to build this community...in mutual respect." He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina and died at Newport News in 1989.[1]

Donald M. Hyatt
Mayor of Newport News, Virginia
In office
1962–1970
Preceded byOscar J. Brittingham, Jr.
Succeeded byJ. William Hornsby

References

  1. "Ex-mayor Don Hyatt Dies - Daily Press". Articles.dailypress.com. 1989-04-17. Retrieved 2012-08-18.
  • Kayaselçuk, Mary LaPrade (1986). Heroes Forever: The Story of the Newport News Victory Arch. City of Newport News.
Preceded by
Oscar J. Brittingham, Jr.
Mayor of Newport News
19621970
Succeeded by
J. William Hornsby


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