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Ernest Nathan "Dutch" Morial (October 9, 1929 – December 24, 1989), was an American politician and a leading civil rights advocate. He was the first black mayor of New Orleans, serving from 1978 to 1986. He was the father of Marc Morial, who served as Mayor of New Orleans from 1994 to 2002.
Jan 22, 2007 · Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 9, 1929, Ernest “Dutch” Morial grew up in the city’s English and French-speaking Seventh Ward. His father was a cigar maker and his mother was a seamstress.
Nov 14, 1977 · Ernest Nathan Mortal was born Oct. 9. 1929, the youngest of six children of French‐speaking middle‐class parents in New Orleans. His father, Walter, was a cigar maker, and his mother, Leonie, a...
In 1982, Morial was reelected Mayor of New Orleans, after defeating Ron Faucheux. Two years later, Morial was elected President of the United States Council of Mayors. Ernest Nathan Morial died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 24, 1989, of a cardiac arrest.
Dec 25, 1989 · Ernest N. Dutch Morial, New Orleans' first black Mayor and a civil rights advocate in the 1950's and 1960's, died here last night after collapsing outside the home of a friend. He was 60 years...
In 1982, Morial was reelected Mayor of New Orleans, after defeating Ron Faucheux. Two years later, Morial was elected President of the United States Council of Mayors. Ernest Nathan Morial died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 24, 1989, of a cardiac arrest.