Allan A. Moss (December 3, 1854 – 1929), referred to as A. A. Moss, was the

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. He is the only person to date to have served two non-consecutive terms. His first span of office covered three two-year terms, from September 1, 1898, to September 1, 1904. By 1916, the term in office was extended to four years, and he served again from September 1 of that year to September 1, 1920. His terms saw continued growth of the city in its early state (having only been incorporated as an

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in 1896). He presided over the dedication of the Newport News Victory Arch in 1919.

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Mayors of Newport News, Virginia 1854 births 1929 deaths 20th-century mayors of places in Virginia {{Virginia-mayor-stub