Robert B. Smith (Virginia mayor)

{{Short description|American politician}}

{{Infobox officeholder

| name = Robert B. Smith

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| office = Mayor of Newport News

| term_start = 1956

| term_end = 1958

| predecessor = Alfred M. Monfalcone

| successor = Oscar J. Brittingham Jr.

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Robert B. "Bob" Smith was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from September 1, 1956 to June 30, 1958. Prior to serving as mayor, Smith had served as the head of the news operation for the city's Daily Press and Times-Herald newspapers.{{cite news|last1=Rouse|first1=Parke|title=A Look Back At Nn Leaders|url=https://www.dailypress.com/1991/03/24/a-look-back-at-nn-leaders/|access-date=26 September 2016|work=Daily Press|date=24 March 1991}} In 1946, he served as an officer for the city's Golden Anniversary celebration, commemorating 50 years since the city's incorporation.