Richard J. Daley
Former Mayor of Chicago
Richard Joseph Daley 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. He has been called "the last of the big city bosses"... Wikipedia
Born: May 15, 1902, Bridgeport, Chicago, IL
Died: December 20, 1976 (age 74 years), Chicago, IL
Education: DePaul University - College of Law (1933), DePaul University, and De La Salle Institute
Spouse: Eleanor Daley (m. 1936–1976)
Party: Democratic Party
Children: Richard M. Daley, William M. Daley, John P. Daley, and more
Previous offices: President of the United States Conference of Mayors (1959–1960), Mayor of Chicago (1955–1976), Cook County Clerk (1950–1955), and more
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 ...
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Richard J. Daley, aka The Boss, transformed Chicago as mayor (1955-1976). Facing white flight, he spearheaded city planning, creating the 1958 Plan for the ...
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Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) was an American politician who served for 21 years as the mayor of Chicago.
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The Richard J. Daley Collection contains materials documenting the political career and personal life of Richard J. Daley, 39th Mayor of Chicago.