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   Crosstown Expressway. Chicago Central Area Transit Plan. v. t. e. Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Chicago from 1955, and the chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party Central Committee from 1953, until his death.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Richard-J-DaleyRichard J. Daley | Biography, Facts, Chicago, & Role in 1968 ...

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   May 11, 2024 · Richard J. Daley (born May 15, 1902, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died December 20, 1976, Chicago) was the mayor of Chicago from 1955 until his death in 1976; he was reelected every fourth year through 1975. Daley was called “the last of the big-city bosses ” because of his tight control of Chicago politics through widespread job patronage.

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   Apr 16, 2010 · Learn about Richard Daley, the influential and controversial leader of Chicago and the Illinois Democratic Party from 1955 to 1976. Explore his achievements, controversies, and legacy in this article from HISTORY.com.

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   Learn how the late mayor of Chicago reshaped the city's landscape with public housing, expressways, and other projects. Explore the impact of urban renewal on different communities and the legacy of Daley's machine politics.

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   12. Mayor Richard J. Daley Dies. December 1, 2020, 9:12 am. Photo: George Quinn/Chicago Tribune. December 20, 1976. “Chicago will never be the same,” Frank Sinatra reportedly said when he ...

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   When did Richard Daley die?

   • Richard J. Daley (born May 15, 1902, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died December 20, 1976, Chicago) mayor of Chicago from 1955 until his death in 1976; he was reelected every fourth year through 1975. Daley was called “the last of the big-city bosses ” because of his tight control of Chicago politics through widespread job patronage.

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   What happened to Richard J Daley College after he died?

   • A week after his death, the former William J. Bogan Junior College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, was renamed as the Richard J. Daley College in his honor. The Richard J. Daley Center (originally, the Cook County Civic Center) is a 32-floor office building completed in 1965 and renamed for the mayor after his death.

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   Who was Richard Daley's son?

   • His last years were marred by scandals centred on members of his administration, though none of these touched Daley himself. Daley’s eldest son, Richard M. Daley, was mayor of Chicago from 1989 to 2011. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.

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   Who were the Daley family members?

   • He was the patriarch of the Daley family, whose members include Richard M. Daley, another former mayor of Chicago; William M. Daley, a former United States Secretary of Commerce; John P. Daley, a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and Patrick Daley Thompson, a former alderman of the Chicago City Council .

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9. www.encyclopedia.com › richard-joseph-daleyRichard Joseph Daley | Encyclopedia.com

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   May 11, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Richard J. Daley, the Democratic mayor of Chicago from 1955 to 1976 and the last of the nation's big city bosses. Find out how he rose to power, expanded the city's infrastructure, faced challenges and controversies, and died in office.

10. www.chipublib.org › mayor-richard-j-daley-biographyMayor Richard J. Daley Biography | Chicago Public Library

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    May 7, 2024 · Mayor of Chicago, 1955-1976. Democratic Party. Won primary election February 22, 1955, defeating Benjamin Adamowski, Clarence R. Balek and Martin H. Kennelly. Elected 48th mayor of Chicago April 5, 1955; defeated Robert E. Merriam (Republican) in general election.