Jimmy Walker
Mayor of New York City from 1926 to 1932 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the politician. For the actor, see Jimmie Walker. For the golfer, see Jimmy Walker (golfer). For other people named Jimmy Walker, see Jimmy Walker. For other people named James Walker, see James Walker.
James John Walker (June 19, 1881 – November 18, 1946), known colloquially as Beau James, was mayor of New York City from 1926 to 1932. A flamboyant politician, he was a liberal Democrat and part of the powerful Tammany Hall machine. He was forced to resign during a corruption scandal.
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Jimmy Walker | |
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97th Mayor of New York City | |
In office January 1, 1926 – September 1, 1932 | |
Preceded by | John F. Hylan |
Succeeded by | Joseph V. McKee (Acting) |
Member of the New York Senate | |
In office January 1, 1915 – December 31, 1925 | |
Preceded by | James D. McClelland |
Succeeded by | Elmer F. Quinn |
Constituency | 13th district (1915–18) 12th district (1919–25) |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 5th New York County district | |
In office January 1, 1910 – December 31, 1914 | |
Preceded by | John T. Eagleton |
Succeeded by | Maurice McDonald |
Personal details | |
Born | James John Walker (1881-06-19)June 19, 1881 New York City, U.S. |
Died | November 18, 1946(1946-11-18) (aged 65) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | William H. Walker (father) |
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