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Washington, Walter E., 1915-2003

Authoritative Name:: Washington, Walter E., 1915-2003
Biography:: Walter E. Washington is a 1948 graduate of the Howard University Law School. On September 5, 1967, President Johnson appointed him the first mayor-commissioner of the District of Columbia, and in 1975 he became the District's first elected mayor in 104 years. After leaving public office, he joined the law firm of Burns, Jackson, Miller, Summit & Washington as a partner. -- The District of Columbia Bar WWW site.