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 ...
Harold Washington
Former Mayor of Chicago
Harold Lee Washington 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... Wikipedia
Born: April 15, 1922, Chicago, IL
Died: November 25, 1987 (age 65 years), Chicago, IL
Spouse: Nancy Finch (m. 1942–1950)
Previous offices: Mayor of Chicago (1983–1987), Representative (1981–1983), Member of the Illinois Senate (1977–1980), and more
Education: DuSable High School Campus, Roosevelt University, Northwestern University, and more
Party: Democratic Party
Books: Climbing a great mountain
Mayor of Chicago, 1983-1987 · Democratic Party · Won primary election February 22, 1983, defeating Jane Byrne, Richard M. · Elected 51st mayor of Chicago April ...
The Harold Washington Story explores how Harold Washington became the first elected African American Mayor of Chicago in 1983 and chronicles his work as a ...
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Achieving the Dream: Harold Washington. Harold Washington (1922 – 1987) was Chicago's first black mayor — winning the historic 1983 election by a narrow margin.
