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# Walter Washington

(1915–2003)   Politician   United States

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Walter Washington was a politician from the United States.

## Quick Facts About Walter Washington

Born April 15, 1915

Died October 27, 2003

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Notable works Public Administration Defined Within the Context of Its Four Frames and Pros and Cons to Privatization

Spouse Q64759238

## About Walter Washington

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 first and only Mayor-Commissioner of the District of Columbia from 1967 to 1974, and as the first Mayor of the District of Columbia from 1975 to 1979.

##  Quotes by Walter Washington

> [What I would like to be remembered for is that Walter Washington changed the spirit of the people of this city, that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-washington/what-i-would-like-to-be-remembered-for-is-that-walter-washington/)

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> [Mine has been a concern for the people, a concern to maintain stability, a concern to get people working together racially, ethnically,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-washington/mine-has-been-a-concern-for-the-people-a-concern-to-maintain/)

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