John Stroger
Former President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
John H. Stroger Jr. was an American politician who served from 1994 until 2006 as the first African-American president of the Cook County, Illinois Board of Commissioners. Stroger was a member of the Democratic Party. Wikipedia
Born: May 19, 1929, Helena, Helena-West Helena, AR
Died: January 18, 2008 (age 78 years), Chicago, IL
Previous offices: President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners (1994–2006), Cook County Board Commissioner (1994–2006), and Cook County Board Commissioner (1970–1994)
Education: Xavier University of Louisiana
Party: Democratic Party
Parents: John Stroger, Sr. and Ella Stroger
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