C. H. Reeder
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Preceded byE.G. Sewell
Succeeded byR.B. Gautier
Preceded byAlexander Orr, Jr
Succeeded byLeonard K. Thomson
Clifford H Reeder | |
|---|---|
 C.H. Reeder | |
| 14th and 21st Mayor of Miami | |
| In office 1929–1931 | |
| Preceded by | E.G. Sewell |
| Succeeded by | R.B. Gautier |
| In office 1941–1943 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Orr, Jr |
| Succeeded by | Leonard K. Thomson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clifford Howard Reeder August 12, 1880 |
| Died | December 1, 1961 (aged 81) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nellie Scarboro |
| Children | 1 |
| Profession | Accountant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918-1919 (USA) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant |
Clifford Howard Reeder (August 12, 1880 – December 1, 1961)[1] was an American politician who served as the 14th and 21st mayor of Miami.
Reeder entered into World War I on August 12, 1918. He served 10 months overseas as an Army officer and engineer and was discharged in July 1919.[2]
Elected as a Republican, Reeder served from 1929 to 1931 and then notably again during World War II.
During his tenure as mayor, Reeder and his wife helped launch the U.S.S. Miami .[3]
In 1942 Reeder testified before Congress in relation to inland waterways and how to improve the movement of war materials to coastal cities like Miami.[4]