William O'Dwyer
William O'Dwyer | |
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O'Dwyer in 1945 | |
| United States Ambassador to Mexico | |
| In office November 23, 1950 – December 6, 1952 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Walter C. Thurston |
| Succeeded by | Francis White |
| 101st Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1946 – August 31, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Fiorello H. La Guardia |
| Succeeded by | Vincent R. Impellitteri |
| Kings County District Attorney | |
| In office January 1, 1940 – August 1, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | William F.X. Geoghan |
| Succeeded by | George J. Beldock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1890 Bohola, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | November 24, 1964 (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
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| Relations | Paul O'Dwyer (brother) Brian O'Dwyer (nephew) Frank Durkan (nephew) |
| Alma mater | Fordham University Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
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William O'Dwyer (July 11, 1890 – November 24, 1964) 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.