Frank Comerford Walker

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Frank Comerford Walker

In office
1945 – 1945
Preceded by James A. Farley
Succeeded by Robert E. Hannegan

Born May 30, 1886
Plymouth, Pennsylvania, USA
Died September 13, 1959
Political party Democratic
Profession Politician

Frank Comerford Walker (May 30, 1886September 13, 1959) was a United States political figure. He served as the United States Postmaster General between 1940 and 1945. He also served as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1943 until 1944.

Walker was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. In addition to the posts above, Walker was a member of the Montana state legislature in 1913.


Political offices
Preceded by
James A. Farley
United States Postmaster General
1940 – 1945
Succeeded by
Robert E. Hannegan
Party political offices
Preceded by
Edward J. Flynn
Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
1943 – 1944
Succeeded by
Robert E. Hannegan