Ed Koch
Edward Irving Koch was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and was mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. A popular figure, Koch rode the New York City Subway and stood at street corners greeting passersby with the slogan "How'm I doin'?"
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- Born in
- The Bronx
- Educated at
- New York University School of LawCity College of New YorkMalcolm X Shabazz High School
- Awards
- 🏆 European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal🏆 service star🏆 World War II Victory Medal🏆 Combat Infantryman Badge
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1924
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