Jimmy Walker: Biography, Facts and Career
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James John Walker (June 19, 1881 – November 18, 1946), known colloquially as Jimmy Walker and Beau James, was an American attorney, lyricist, and Democratic Party politician who served as the 98th mayor of New York City from 1926 until his resignation in 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 in which he accepted large sums of money in exchange for municipal contracts.
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- Full name: Jimmy Walker
- Born: 1881-06-19
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q204135
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Who is Jimmy Walker?
James John Walker (June 19, 1881 – November 18, 1946), known colloquially as Jimmy Walker and Beau James, was an American attorney, lyricist, and Democratic Party politician who served as the 98th mayor of New York City from 1926 until his resignation in 1932.
What nationality is Jimmy Walker?
Jimmy Walker is United States.
When was Jimmy Walker born?
Jimmy Walker was born on 1881-06-19.
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