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William O'Dwyer

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Irish-American politician and diplomat; 100th Mayor of New York City (1946-1950); attained rank of Brigadier General in WW II

United StatesPoliticiansLived 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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O'Dwyer as a member of the New York City Police Department c. 1917-1924O'Dwyer as a member of the New York City Police Department c. 1917-1924O'Dwyer (right) shakes hands with International Ladies Garment Workers Union President David Dubinsky (left) as American Federation of Labor President William Green looks on, 1947O'Dwyer (right) shakes hands with International Ladies Garment Workers Union President David Dubinsky (left) as American Federation of Labor President William Green looks on, 1947

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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
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Politicians
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Public Official
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deceased
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Lived 1890 to 1964 · aged 74
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