O'Dwyer, William, 1890-1964

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O'Dwyer, William, 1890-1964

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O'Dwyer

Forename :

William

Date :

1890-1964

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1890-07-11

1890-07-11

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1964-11-24

1964-11-24

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William O'Dwyer (1890-1964), a native of Bohola, County Mayo in Ireland, emigrated to New York City in 1910. Prior to becoming Mayor in 1946, he served in the United States Army and later worked as a policeman, lawyer, district attorney. He was re-elected in November 1949 and served until August 1950, when he accepted the position of U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.

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https://viaf.org/viaf/3754722

https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n79091923

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10583206

https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q441554

https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n79091923

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Irish Americans

Irish Americans

Irish Americans

Practice of law

World War, 1939-1945

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Mexico

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New York City

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Brooklyn

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Ireland

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