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William O'Dwyer | |
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 O'Dwyer in 1943 | |
| 100th Mayor of New York City[1] | |
| In office January 1, 1946 – August 31, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Fiorello H. La Guardia |
| Succeeded by | Vincent R. Impellitteri |
| Kings County District Attorney | |
| In office January 1, 1940 – August 1, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | William F.X. Geoghan |
| Succeeded by | George J. Beldock |
| United States Ambassador to Mexico | |
| In office November 23, 1950 – December 6, 1952 | |
| Appointed by | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Walter C. Thurston |
| Succeeded by | Francis White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1890 Bohola, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | November 24, 1964 (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Relations | Paul O'Dwyer (brother) Brian O'Dwyer (nephew) Frank Durkan (nephew) |
| Alma mater | Fordham University Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
William O'Dwyer (July 11, 1890 – November 24, 1964) was an Irish-American politician who served as the 100th Mayor of New York City, holding that office from 1946 to 1950. O'Dwyer went on to serve President Harry Truman as Ambassador to Mexico from 1950–1952. O'Dwyer began his political career by serving as the Kings County District Attorney from 1940–45. His brother Paul O'Dwyer served as President of the City Council from 1973–77, and his nephew Brian O'Dwyer was appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul as New York State Gaming Commission Chair in 2022.
- ^ "The Green Book: Mayors of the City of New York" Archived May 14, 2012, at the Wayback Machine on the official NYC website