Richard C. Lee | |
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.jpg) Lee in 1961 | |
| Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut | |
| In office 1954–1970 | |
| Preceded by | William C. Celentano |
| Succeeded by | Bartholomew F. Guida |
| 20th President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 1962–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony J. Celebrezze |
| Succeeded by | Arthur L. Selland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1916 |
| Died | February 2, 2003 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Richard Charles Lee (March 12, 1916 – February 2, 2003) (sometimes called "Mr. Urban America") was an American politician who served as the Mayor of New Haven from 1954 until 1970. He was a Democrat, and was the youngest mayor of the city had ever had at the time he entered office in 1954 at the age of 37. Lee is best known for his leading role in urban redevelopment in the 1950s and 1960s.