Walter L. Cohen
American politician (1860–1930)
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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.[1] An African American, he held several federal positions.[2]
Walter L. Cohen | |
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| Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party | |
| In office 1892–1930 | |
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| Born | January 22, 1860 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 1930 (aged 70) |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Straight College |
His father was Jewish, his mother African American, and he was Catholic. He said he was everything the Ku Klux Klan abominates.[3]
He was born free in New Orleans. He attended St. Louis Catholic School and Straight College.[1] His daughter Camille Cohen Jones was a community leader in Chicago.[4] Cohen served as chair of the Louisiana Republican Party from 1892 to 1930.[5] He attended every Republican National Convention from 1896 through 1924.[5]
Walter L. Cohen High School was named for him. The school's yearbook was also named in tribute to him.[3]