Daniel Walker Born: 6-Aug-1922 Birthplace: Washington, DC Died: 29-Apr-2015 Location of death: Chula Vista, CA Cause of death: unspecified
Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Politician Party Affiliation: Democratic Nationality: United States Executive summary: Governor of Illinois, 1973-77 Military service: US Navy (1945-47 and Korean War) Once thought to be possible presidential material, or perhaps on Bob Dole's ticket. He failed to earn even the Democratic nomination for his second term, and devoted his resources to business and leisure. It is possible that he neglected his businesses too much, and his two companies -- an oil change firm and a savings and loan -- both fell into financial trouble. High living expenses did not help. Daniel Walker was sentenced in 1987 to seven years prison and five years probation for fraud, perjury, and making false statements. Father: Lewis Walker Wife: Roberta (m. 30 years, div.) Son: Dan Walker, Jr. Wife: Roberta (a different Roberta, div.) Wife: Lily Stewart (until his death)
High School: San Diego High School, San Diego, CA Military College: BA, US Naval Academy, Annapolis (1945) Law School: Northwestern University School of Law (1950)
Governor of Illinois (1973-77) Law Clerk to US Supreme Court Justice Fred Vinson Fraud Perjury guilty plea Making False Statements
Author of books:
The Maverick and the Machine: Governor Dan Walker Tells His Story (2007, memoir)
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