Sam Yorty

Acting·Oct 1, 1908·Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

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Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.

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TThe Marilyn Files1992 · self	self
Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys1985 · Self	Self
No Substitute for Victory1970 · Self	Self