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Henry Gabriel Cisneros (born June 11, 1947) is an American politician and businessman. He served as the mayor of San Antonio, Texas, from 1981 to 1989, the second Latino mayor of a major American city and the city's first since 1842 (when Juan Seguín was forced out of office).
Jun 7, 2024 · Henry Cisneros is an American politician who, as mayor of San Antonio (1981–89), was the first Latino to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city in the 20th century and who served as secretary of housing and urban development (1993–97) under U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton. Cisneros graduated from Texas A&M.
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Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio and HUD secretary in the Clinton administration, recounts his early encounters and impressions of Bill Clinton in the 1980s. He also discusses his role in the 1992 campaign and the Whitewater controversy.
A biography of Henry G. Cisneros, the first Hispanic mayor of San Antonio and a former HUD secretary. Learn about his achievements, controversies, and personal life.
Oct 27, 2022 · Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio and HUD secretary, shares how his planning education and experience shaped his public service and projects. He talks about his interest in infrastructure, housing, and urban revitalization, and how planners can bridge the gap between politics and planning.
Henry Cisneros served as secretary of housing and urban development from 1993 to 1997 under President Bill Clinton. He also had a career in public administration, urban planning, and media, serving as mayor of San Antonio, Texas, and president of Univision.
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Learn about the life and career of Henry Cisneros, the first Hispanic American to lead a major U.S. city and a former HUD secretary. Find out how he rose from humble beginnings, achieved political success, and faced scandals and challenges.
