Walter Edward Washington
Former Mayor of the District of Columbia
Walter Edward Washington was an American civil servant and politician. After a career in public housing, Washington was the chief executive of the District of Columbia from 1967 to 1979, serving as the ... Wikipedia
Born: April 15, 1915, Dawson, GA
Died: October 27, 2003 (age 88 years), Washington, D.C.
Education: Howard University, Tougaloo College, and Howard University School of Law
Place of burial: Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
Spouse: Mary Burke Washington (m. 1994–2003) and Bennetta Bullock Washington (m. 1942–1991)
Previous offices: Mayor of the District of Columbia (1975–1979) and Mayor-Commissioner of the District of Columbia of Washington (1967–1975)
Party: Democratic Party