C. H. Reeder

Clifford Howard Reeder (August 12, 1880 – December 1, 1961) was an American politician who served as the 14th and 21st mayor of Miami.

Biography
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.

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.

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.

Philanthropic and civic activities
Reeder was the Commander of Miami's Harvey W Seeds American Legion Post #29 in 1924.