William B. Hartsfield

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William Berry Hartsfield (February 28 1890 - February 22 1971) was born in Atlanta, Georgia and served as its mayor from 1937 to 1941 and again from 1942 to 1962, making him the longest-serving mayor in Atlanta history. Hartsfield is credited with developing Atlanta's airport into a national aviation center and ensuring a good water supply with the completion of the Buford Dam. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is named in honor of him and Maynard Jackson: Hartsfield made sure it was built at all and Jackson thoroughly modernized it in the 1970s. Hartsfield was also responsible for fostering Atlanta's image as "The City Too Busy to Hate" during the Civil Rights struggles of the 1950s and 1960s. Willie B., a gorilla who was a popular attraction at Zoo Atlanta, was named for Hartsfield.

Preceded by: James L. Key	Mayor of Atlanta 1937 – 1941	Succeeded by: Roy LeCraw
Preceded by: George B. Lyle (acting)	Mayor of Atlanta 1942 – 1962	Succeeded by: Ivan Allen