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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. Washington became the first African American to be elected as the city's mayor in April 1983.
Harold Washington (born April 15, 1922, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died November 25, 1987, Chicago) was an American politician who gained national prominence as the first African American mayor of Chicago (1983–87).
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15 apr 2022 · Harold Washington's election as the first Black mayor of Chicago ushered in a new era for the city, but from his election to his battles in office to his untimely death while in...
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15 apr 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...
28 giu 2008 · Harold Washington, the first African American mayor of Chicago, Illinois, was born on April 15, 1922, to Roy Washington, a lawyer, Methodist minister and one of the first black precinct captains in Chicago.
The election of Mayor Harold Washington was an important milestone in the history of Chicago. The city's Black community came together with a committed focus to elect their first Black mayor. He...
26 nov 1987 · Harold Washington, the first black Mayor of Chicago, the nation's third largest city, died today of a heart attack. He was 65 years old.
