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William O'Dwyer

Irish-American politician and diplomat; 100th Mayor of New York City (1946-1950); attained rank of Brigadier General in WW II · United States · Politicians · Lived 1890 to 1964 · aged 74

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William O'Dwyer was an Irish American attorney and Democratic Party politician who served as the 101st Mayor of New York City from 1946 to 1950, when he resigned under the cloud of multiple investigations into corruption in the New York City Police Department.

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William O'Dwyer was an Irish American attorney and Democratic Party politician who served as the 101st Mayor of New York City from 1946 to 1950, when he resigned under the cloud of multiple investigations into corruption in the New York City Police Department. He also served as Brooklyn District Attorney from 1940 to 1945 and United States Ambassador to Mexico from 1950 to 1952.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
deceased
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Lived 1890 to 1964 · aged 74

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