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.
Jimmy Walker
Walker in 1926
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
Janet Walker
(m. 1912; div. 1932)
Betty Compton
(m. 1933; div. 1941)
Children
2
Relatives
William H. Walker (father)
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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(1929–1932) and later U.S. President (1933–1945). In 1932, after Mayor JimmyWalker was forced from office when his bribery was exposed, Roosevelt stripped...
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