Robert King High | |
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![]() Robert King High during 1964 Florida Democratic gubernatorial debate | |
29th Mayor of Miami | |
In office January 1, 1957 – August 30, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Randy Christmas |
Succeeded by | Stephen P. Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | Flat Creek, Tennessee, U.S. | April 9, 1924
Died | August 30, 1967 Miami, Florida, U.S. | (aged 43)
Resting place | Miami Memorial Park Cemetery Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Sarah Faith Price (m. 1954) |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | University of Miami (AB) Stetson University (JD) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 1942-1944 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert King High (April 9, 1924 – August 30, 1967) was an attorney and politician, a reform mayor of Miami, Florida, serving for over a decade from January 1957 until his death in August 1967. From eastern Tennessee, High moved to Florida after his service in World War II. He became active in the Democratic Party.
In 1966, High was the Democratic Party nominee for governor of Florida, but he was defeated by Republican Claude Kirk in an upset election at a time when the Democratic Party generally still dominated state politics.