Walter Jenkins
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For the British Admiralty official, see Walter Jenkins (civil servant). For the English academic, see Walter Allen Jenkins. For the Australian footballer, see Wal Jenkins.
Walter Wilson Jenkins (March 23, 1918 – November 23, 1985) was an American political figure and longtime top aide to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. Jenkins' career ended after he was arrested and charged with "disorderly conduct" with another man in a public restroom in Washington, D.C. The incident happened weeks before the 1964 presidential election, in an era in which homosexual behavior was widely condemned.
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Walter Jenkins | |
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White House Chief of Staff | |
De facto | |
In office November 22, 1963 – October 14, 1964 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Kenneth O'Donnell |
Succeeded by | Bill Moyers (de facto) |
Personal details | |
Born | Walter Wilson Jenkins (1918-03-23)March 23, 1918 Jolly, Texas, U.S. |
Died | November 23, 1985(1985-11-23) (aged 67) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Helen Whitehill
(m. 1945–1985) |
Children | 6 |
Education | Midwestern State University University of Texas, Austin |
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