For other people with the same name, see Walter Brown.
| Walter Folger Brown | |
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| 49th United States Postmaster General | |
| In office March 5, 1929 – March 4, 1933 |
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| Preceded by | Harry S. New |
| Succeeded by | James A. Farley |
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| Born | May 31, 1869 Massillon, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1961 (aged 91) U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Katharin Hafer Brown |
| Profession | Politician |
Walter Folger Brown (May 31, 1869 – January 26, 1961) was Postmaster General of the United States from 1929 through 1933 under Herbert Hoover. He was best known for his involvement in the Air Mail scandal. He was also a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Ohio in 1940 and 1944 and served as president of the Toledo Humane Society from 1911 to 1961.
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External links [edit]
- Walter Folger Brown at Find A Grave
- Walter Folger Brown: The Postmaster General Who Built the U.S. Airline Industry
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| Preceded by Harry S. New |
United States Postmaster General Served under: Herbert Hoover March 5, 1929 – March 4, 1933 |
Succeeded by James A. Farley |
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