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Harold Lee Washington (April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987) was an American lawyer and politician who was the 51st Mayor of Chicago. [1] Washington became the first African American to be elected as the city's mayor in April 1983. He served as mayor from April 29, 1983, until his death on November 25, 1987.
Apr 15, 2022 · Chicago is marking the centennial this week of the city’s first Black mayor, Harold Washington, 35 years after he died during his second term in office. Here’s a few things to know about...
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Democratic PartyWon primary election February 22, 1983, defeating Jane Byrne, Richard M. Daley, Sheila Jones, William R. Markowski and Frank R. RanalloElected 51st mayor of Chicago April 12, 1983; defeated Bernard E. Epton (Republican) and Ed Warren (Socialist Workers) in general electionWon primary election February 24, 1987, defeating Jane Byrneand Sheila JonesBorn April 15, 1922 in ChicagoFather was Roy Lee Washington Sr. (1897-1953). Mother was Bertha Jones Washington (1898-1980). His parents married July 29, 1916. They had four children: Roy Jr., Geneva, Edward Glen and Harold. Ro...Harold Washington married Nancy Dorothy Finch on July 22, 1942. They divorced without children on February 25, 1950. At his death, he was engaged to Mary Ella Smith.Died in office November 25, 1987In World War II, served in the 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion, rising to rank of first sergeant. The 1887th received the Meritorious Service Unit Award for building a bomber landing strip on th...
Attended DuSable High School, 1936-1939; diploma awarded after military service, 1946Enrolled in Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939Graduated from Roosevelt College (now Roosevelt University) in 1949Graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 1952; began private practice the same yearBegan serving as an assistant city prosecutor in Chicago in 1954Began serving as precinct captain in the 3rd Ward in 1954; his father had previously held this positionBegan working as arbitrator for the Illinois Industrial Commission in 1960Served in the Illinois LegislatureCreated the Ethics CommissionIncreased the number of underrepresented groups in city government and in city contractsOpened government with a Freedom of Information executive orderLed fight for ward redistricting, more black and Hispanic representationNov 23, 2007 · Twenty years ago this Sunday, Harold Washington, the mayor of Chicago, died at his desk in city hall. He suffered a massive heart attack shortly after winning a second term in office. Harold...
- Cheryl Corley
Nov 25, 2017 · Nov 24, 2017, 6:32pm PDT. Former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington. | Sun-Times Library. Follow @csteditorials. Harold Washington would have been 95 this weekend. Although he died 30 years ago, he left us a legacy. Washington, the first black mayor in Chicago, permanently changed the balance of power between the races for the better.
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Nov 25, 2022 · Vintage Chicago Tribune: Remembering Mayor Harold Washington, 35 years after his death. Show Caption. of. By Tronc. PUBLISHED: November 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. | UPDATED: November 25, 2022 at...
Harold Lee Washington (April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987) was an American lawyer and politician who was the 51st Mayor of Chicago. Washington became the first African American to be elected as the city's mayor in April 1983. He served as mayor from April 29, 1983, until his death on November 25, 1987.
