Draft:Walter L. Cohen
Appearance
Walter L. Cohen (January 22, 1860-December 29, 1930) was a public official, Republican Party leader, and businessman. He was active in fraternal organizations.[1]
His father was Jewish, his mother African American, and he was Catholic. He said he was everything the Ku Klux Klan abominates.[2]
He was born free in New Orleans. He attended St. Louis Catholic School and Straight College.[1]
Walter L. Cohen High School was named for him.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Walter Cohen, Politician born".
- ^ "Walter L. Cohen High School - Early Days 1949-1953". 16 July 2017.