Dan Walker began his career as a Naval Academy graduate before moving to Chicago to pursue a law career. He soon entered politics, learning about the tactics of Chicago's political machine first-hand before deciding to take on the machine. He won a surprising victory for governor in 1972, but served only one tumultuous term. Walker encountered legal problems in the early 1980s, and spent 18 months in prison.
Interview Links
Abstract
Interview Session 01 (Audio)
Early life and political career
Interview Session 02 (Audio)
Years as governor, 1973-1977
Interview Session 03 (Audio)
Life beyond the Governor's mansion
Song
Song "Winner Walkin' Home"
Transcript
Photos
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Governor Dan Walker in his condo bedroom.
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Rosarito, Mexico
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August, 2007
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Governor Walker and Mark DePue (interviewer).
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Rosarito, Mexico
When:
August, 2007
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This image is considered to be in the public domain.
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Governor Walker and Mark DePue. Note statue of Don Quixote in background.
Where:
Rosarito, Mexico
When:
August, 2007
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.