On December 3, 1964, J. Raymond Jones was elected leader of New York City’s Democratic organization, Tammany Hall, becoming the first African American to hold this influential position. Jones, often referred to as the “Harlem Fox,” led Tammany Hall from 1964 to 1967. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in mentoring prominent political figures, including Judge Constance Baker Motley, Congressman Charles Rangel, and future New York City Mayor David Dinkins.
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