Walter Folger Brown

For other people with the same name, see Walter Brown.

49th United States Postmaster General
Walter Folger Brown

In office March 5, 1929 – March 4, 1933
Preceded by	Harry S. New
Succeeded by	James A. Farley

Born	May 31, 1869(1869-05-31) Massillon, Ohio, U.S.
Died	January 26, 1961 (aged 91) U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Katharin Hafer Brown
Profession	Politician

Walter Folger Brown (May 31, 1869 – January 26, 1961), the son of James Marshall and Lavinia Folger Brown, was Postmaster General of the United States from 1929 through 1933 under Herbert Hoover. He was best known for his involvement in the Air Mail Scandal. He was also a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Ohio in 1940 and 1944 and served as president of the Toledo Humane Society from 1911 to 1961.

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Preceded by Harry S. New	United States Postmaster General March 5, 1929 – March 4, 1933	Succeeded by James A. Farley

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