John C. Mongan (April 17, 1925 – June 20, 2013) was an American politician who was the mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire from 1962 until 1963, and again from 1968 until 1969. He was a Republican.

Early life and career

Mongan was born in Manchester, New Hampshire to John and Anne (Frain) Mongan on April 17, 1925. In his youth, he attended Manchester's Main Street School, where he could view

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taking place at the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company during the

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. He received a

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in 1950. He went on to achieve a

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. He died at age 88 in Manchester.

References

* 1925 births 2013 deaths Mayors of Manchester, New Hampshire Boston University alumni Northeastern University alumni New Hampshire Republicans {{NewHampshire-mayor-stub