Jimmy Walker

Jimmy Walker
Walker in 1926
97th Mayor of New York City
In office January 1, 1926 – September 1, 1932
Preceded by	John F. Hylan
Succeeded by	Joseph V. McKee (Acting)
Member of the New York Senate
In office January 1, 1915 – December 31, 1925
Preceded by	James D. McClelland
Succeeded by	Elmer F. Quinn
Constituency	13th district (1915–18) 12th district (1919–25)
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 5th New York County district
In office January 1, 1910 – December 31, 1914
Preceded by	John T. Eagleton
Succeeded by	Maurice McDonald
Personal details
Born	James John Walker (1881-06-19)June 19, 1881 New York City, U.S.
Died	November 18, 1946(1946-11-18) (aged 65) New York City, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Janet Walker ​ ​ (m. 1912; div. 1932)​ Betty Compton ​ ​ (m. 1933; div. 1941)​
Children	2
Relatives	William H. Walker (father)

James John Walker (June 19, 1881 – November 18, 1946), known colloquially as Beau James, was mayor of New York City from 1926 to 1932. A flamboyant politician, he was a liberal Democrat and part of the powerful Tammany Hall machine. He was forced to resign during a corruption scandal.