Sam Yorty

Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955. He was the 37th Mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. He began his career as a Democrat, but later became a Republican in 1973.

Sam Yorty
Yorty in 1964
37th Mayor of Los Angeles
In office July 1, 1961 – July 1, 1973
Preceded by	C. Norris Poulson
Succeeded by	Tom Bradley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1955
Preceded by	Helen Gahagan Douglas
Succeeded by	James Roosevelt
Constituency	14th district (1951–53) 26th district (1953–55)
Member of the California State Assembly from the 64th district
In office January 4, 1937 – January 6, 1941
Preceded by	John D. McCarthy
Succeeded by	Roger Alton Pfaff
Personal details
Born	October 1, 1909 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	June 5, 1998(1998-06-05) (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (until 1973) Republican (from 1973)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army Air Corps
Rank	Captain
Unit	Intelligence Corps
Battles/wars	World War II Pacific Theater

Yorty ran for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States twice in 1964 and in 1972, losing both times.

Yorty died on June 5, 1998 at his home in Los Angeles, California from problems caused by pneumonia, aged 88.^[1]