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President Kennedy and Mayors:
A Living Legacy

On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, we honor his legacy:

Caroline Kennedy at the 79th Winter Meeting (Video)
Mayors Reflect on President Kennedy (Video)
#EveryDayJFK: Harvard's Institute of Politics Honors President Kennedy's Legacy (Video)
Tom Cochran's Defining Moments: Civil Rights (Video)
President Kennedy Speaks to the Conference in 1963 (Audio)

Latest News, Headlines, and Videos

Press Room

December 5: Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran on the Passing of South African President Nelson Mandela
November 18: New U.S. Metro Economies Report: Many U.S. Metros Still Struggling Yet Continue to Drive Nation's Economy
October 1: USCM President Mayor Scott Smith Statement on Federal Government Shutdown: "Regardless of What Happens in Washington, Mayors will Continue to Lead"
September 26: The Obama Administration’s Efforts to Support Detroit in Retaining and Attracting Residents and Businesses that Want to Live, Work, and Invest in the City
September 24: Immediate Past President Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to Speak at National Press Club Thursday
September 12: U.S. Coalition of Cities Against Racism and Discrimination: 10-Point Plan of Action
September 9: Conference of Mayors To Host Panel Discussions with Mayors on Economic Justice, Tolerance at 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham

U.S. MAYOR Headlines from November 25, 2013

More Cities Struggle in 2013, but Still Drive U.S. Economy
U.S. Mayors Honor Life, Legacy of President John F. Kennedy
Mayoral Elections Bring Change to Cities Across U.S.
Garcetti Establishes Cyber Intrusion Command Center
In Panama, Mayors, V.P. Biden Promote U.S. Port Expansion
EPA Releases Data on Drinking Water Contaminants

Featured Videos

September 19: Mayor Smith Addresses the President's Export Council
September 18: Mayor Smith joins Chuck Todd on MSNBC's Daily Rundown
September 12: U.S. Coalition of Cities Against Racism and Discrimination
June 21-24: 81st Annual Meeting On Demand
February 26: Spending cuts will touch local economies (CNN)
February 26: USCM President Michael Nutter Discusses Gun Violence with Martin Bashir (MSNBC)
January 17-19: On Demand Videos from the 81st Winter Meeting

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