Andrew R. Armstrong
Andrew R. Armstrong | |
|---|---|
Armstrong c. 1937 | |
| Minority Leader of the New York City Council | |
| In office December 5, 1938 – December 22, 1939 | |
| President | Newbold Morris |
| Preceded by | Baruch Charney Vladeck |
| Succeeded by | Genevieve Earle |
| Member of the New York City Council from Brooklyn At-Large | |
| In office January 1, 1938 – December 31, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1885 |
| Died | December 10, 1968 (aged 82) Dover, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | American Labor |
| Occupation | Labor leader, politician |
Andrew R. Armstrong (December 20, 1885 – December 10, 1968) was an American labor leader and politician who served on the New York City Council from 1938 to 1939. He also served as minority leader of that body for the second half of his tenure, succeeding the late Baruch Charney Vladeck.[1]
Armstrong was previously a labor leader, serving as president of the New York Pressmens Union for 14 years.[2] He joined the American Labor Party after its formation in 1936, serving as state treasurer of the party.[3]
Armstrong died on December 10, 1968 in Dover, New Jersey.[4]
Sources
- ^ "Armstrong, Andrew R." ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "Members of the Buffalo Newspaper Web Pressmen's Union". The Buffalo News. Buffalo. January 17, 1928. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "REGISTRATION IS URGED; Labor Party Leaders Stress Duty of All Voters in Time of War". The New York Times. New York. October 5, 1942. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "Andrew R. Armstrong". Daily News. New York. December 12, 1968. Retrieved February 16, 2025.