Abraham Beame
Abraham David Beame (né Birnbaum; March 20, 1906 – February 10, 2001) was an American accountant, investor, and Democratic Party politician who was the 104th mayor of New York City, in office from 1974 to 1977. As mayor, he presided over the city during the 1975 New York City fiscal crisis, when the city was almost forced to declare bankruptcy.
Abraham Beame | |
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Beame in 1965 | |
| 104th Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1974 – December 31, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | John Lindsay |
| Succeeded by | Ed Koch |
| 36th and 38th New York City Comptroller | |
| In office January 1, 1970 – December 31, 1973 | |
| Mayor | John Lindsay |
| Preceded by | Mario Procaccino |
| Succeeded by | Harrison J. Goldin |
| In office January 1, 1962 – December 31, 1965 | |
| Mayor | Robert F. Wagner, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Lawrence E. Gerosa |
| Succeeded by | Mario Procaccino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abraham David Birnbaum March 20, 1906 London, England |
| Died | February 10, 2001 (aged 94) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Ingerman
(m. 1928; died 1995) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Marty Ingels (nephew) |
| Alma mater | Baruch College (degree originally conferred by the City College of New York) |
| Profession | Accountant |
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