About Walter L. Cohen
Lived 1860 – 1930 (aged 70). Walter L. Cohen was an American politician and businessperson.
Walter Louis Cohen (January 22, 1860 – December 29, 1930) was a public official, Republican Party leader, and businessman in the United States. He was active in fraternal organizations. An African American, he held several federal positions.
His father was Jewish, his mother African American, and he was Catholic. He said he was everything the Ku Klux Klan abominates.
He was born free in New Orleans. He attended St. Louis Catholic School and Straight College.
Walter L. Cohen High School was named for him. The school's yearbook was also named in tribute to him.
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Who was Walter L. Cohen?
American politician (1860–1930)
When was Walter L. Cohen born?
Walter L. Cohen was born on 22 January 1860 in New Orleans.
When did Walter L. Cohen die?
Walter L. Cohen died on 29 December 1930.
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Walter L. Cohen was a politician and businessperson.
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Walter L. Cohen was American.
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