Sam Yorty

Sam Yorty Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1909 Year of Death: 1998 Cause of Death: Stroke compounded by Pneumonia Occupation: Lawyer, Politician, Pilot, TV talk show host Military Branch: United States Army Air Force (World War II) Political Party: Democratic Party (until 1980), Republican Party (from 1980) Political Office(s): United States Representative from California, Mayor of Los Angeles Fictional Appearances: The Man With the Iron Heart POD: May 29, 1942; Relevant POD: May, 1945 Type of Appearance: Direct

Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was a politician from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent years as Mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973.

Sam Yorty in The Man With the Iron Heart

Although a Democrat and veteran of the United States Army Air Force, Assemblyman Sam Yorty was sympathetic to Diana McGraw's efforts to end the American occupation of Germany. He arranged a rally for Mothers Against the Madness in Germany in Los Angeles in 1946. He was a very good speaker and politician. Although he loved his hometown, Yorty was ambitious enough to seek election to the House of Representatives, which would involve relocating to Washington.

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Political offices (OTL)
Preceded by Helen Gahagan Douglas	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 14th congressional district 1951–1953	Succeeded by Harlan Hagen
Preceded by None	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 26th congressional district 1953–1955	Succeeded by James Roosevelt
Preceded by Norris Poulson	Mayor of Los Angeles, California 1961-1973	Succeeded by Tom Bradley