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John H. Land facts for kids
| John Land | |
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| Mayor of Apopka, Florida | |
| In office January 1, 1971 – April 22, 2014 |
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| Succeeded by | Joe Kilsheimer |
| In office January 1, 1950 – January 1, 1968 |
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| Born | November 5, 1920 Plant City, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2014 (aged 94) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Betty |
| Profession | politician |
| Religion | Christianity |
John H. Land (November 5, 1920 – November 21, 2014) was an American politician. He was the longest serving mayor in the history of Florida and one of the longest serving mayors in the United States. After having serving as mayor since 1970, Land lost his mayoral seat to Joe Kilsheimer on April 8, 2014. Land was born in Plant City, Florida.
Land died in a hospital in Orlando, Florida from a massive stroke, aged 94.
Images for kids
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John Land and President George W. Bush at the White House in May 2002.
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The monument in Wekiwa Springs State Park honoring the 50 deed holders of the Apopka Sportsmen's Club for Preserving the Park
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John H. Land received a full military honors funeral and was carried through the City of Apopka in a horse drawn caisson by Loomis Funerals Homes.