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Walter Edward Washington (April 15, 1915 – October 27, 2003) was an American civil servant and politician. After a career in public housing, [1] Washington was the chief executive of the District of Columbia from 1967 to 1979, serving as the first and only Mayor-Commissioner of the District of Columbia from 1967 to 1974, and as the first ...
Oct 28, 2003 · Walter E. Washington, who in 1975 became the first elected mayor of Washington in more than a century, died yesterday at Howard University Hospital in Washington. He was 88.
As the first modern mayor of Washington, D.C., Walter Washington was instrumental in bringing self-government and elected representation to the citizens of the capital city of the United States. As one of the first black mayors of a major American city, Washington helped usher in a major change in big-city politics and government.
Learn about the life and legacy of Walter Washington, who served as the first mayor of a major American city in 1967 and the first elected mayor of DC in 1974. Explore his role in the civil rights movement and his connection to Le Droit Park, where he lived and worked.
Nov 26, 2023 · New Orleans blues legend Walter "Wolfman" Washington died last year before his final album, "Feel So At Home," came out. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with his producer, Ben Ellman.
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Feb 21, 2019 · Walter Washington ordered that looters not be shot, and has been credited for his handling of that crisis. The city sustained tens of millions of dollars in damage. Washington was later...
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Oct 28, 2003 · Walter E. Washington, who as the first modern mayor of the District of Columbia shepherded the city through riots, political upheaval and the dawning of home rule with dignity and a wry sense...
