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Frank J. Corr
1877Jan, 12

Frank J. Corr

Frank J. Corr, American lawyer and politician, 45th Mayor of Chicago (d. 1934)
Frank J. Corr (January 12, 1877 – June 3, 1934) was an American politician. Corr served as the 45th mayor of Chicago, Illinois. Corr's term was as acting mayor from March 15, 1933, following the assassination of Anton Cermak until April 8, 1933. Corr was a member of the Democratic Party.

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