George Moscone

George Richard Moscone (November 24, 1929 – November 27, 1978) was an American lawyer and politician. He served the mayor of San Francisco from 1976 through 1978. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life
George Richard Moscone was born on November 24, 1929 in San Francisco, California.Sward, Susan, Moscone's Time Was Anything But Quiet , November 26, 1998 He studied at St. Ignatius College Preparatory and at University of the Pacific.


Personal life
Moscone was married to Gina Bodanza until his death. He had 4 children.

Death
On November 27, 1978, he and Harvey Milk were shot and killed by Dan White in San Francisco City Hall. White committed suicide seven years later.

In popular culture
In the 2008 movie Milk, he was played by Victor Garber.

References

Other websites

George Moscone at Findagrave
Controversial commissioned bust of George Moscone by Robert Arneson 

Category:1929 births
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Category:Assassinated American politicians
Category:Mayors of San Francisco
Category:Murders by firearm in the United States
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians