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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.
Feb 11, 2001 · Abraham D. Beame, an accountant and clubhouse Democrat who climbed the gray ranks of municipal bookkeeping and confounded oddsmakers to become mayor of New York in the mid-1970's, only to...
Feb 14, 2001 · Learn about the life and career of Abraham Beame, who served as New York's mayor from 1974 to 1977 amid a fiscal crisis. The article covers his immigrant background, political achievements, challenges and legacy.
Oct 16, 2015 · While New York City Mayor Abraham Beame was described by allies and adversaries alike as kind and honorable, he also seemed paralyzed by the intensifying challenges of his office.
- Jeff Nussbaum
Abraham D. Beame had one of the most challenging New York City mayoral terms. He had to deal with a collapsing infrastructure, public distrust, the “Son of Sam” attacks in 1976 and 1977, a city-wide blackout and much more.
Abraham David Beame 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.
Feb 14, 2001 · About 600 people crowded into the Park East Synagogue on East 67th Street for the one-hour-and-15-minute funeral of Abraham D. Beame, who died on Saturday at the age of 94.
