Harold Washington
Lawyer and former United States Representative
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who was the 51st mayor of Chicago. In April 1983, Washington became the first African American to be elected as the city’s mayor at the age of 60. He served as mayor from April 29, 1983,... Wikipedia
Born: April 15, 1922, Chicago, IL
Died: November 25, 1987 (age 65 years), Chicago, IL
Previous offices: Mayor of Chicago (1983–1987), Representative (1981–1983), Illinois State Senator (1977–1980), and more
Education: Roosevelt University, DuSable High School Campus, Northwestern University, and more
Party: Democratic Party
Spouse: Nancy Finch (m. 1942–1950)
Books: Climbing a great mountain
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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.
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What was the cause of Harold Washington's death?
Heart attack
Antonio Senat, Washington's personal physician, denied "unfounded speculations" that Washington had cocaine in his system at the time of his death, or that foul play was involved. Cook County Medical Examiner Robert J. Stein performed an autopsy on Washington and concluded that Washington had died of a heart attack.
Who was the mayor of Chicago after Harold Washington?
Harold Washington (1983–1987) was the first African American mayor. Lightfoot (2019–2023) was the city's first African American woman and first LGBT mayor. Brandon Johnson (2023–present) is the fourth African American mayor, Eugene Sawyer (1987–1989) having been selected by the council after Washington died in office.
Where is Harold Washington buried?
Located at 1035 E. 67th Street, in the Greater Grand Crossing area of Chicago's South Side. Established 172 years ago on February 12, 1853, it covers 183 acres (74 ha). Oak Woods is the final resting place of several famous Americans including Harold Washington, Ida B.
Mayor of Chicago, 1983-1987 · Democratic Party · Won primary election February 22, 1983, defeating Jane Byrne, Richard M. · Elected 51st mayor of Chicago April ...
Feb 7, 2025 · Harold Washington was an American politician who gained national prominence as the first African American mayor of Chicago (1983–87).
Washington was the sixth consecutive African-American Representative from Chicago's South Side, a line of succession which began with Oscar De Priest's election ...
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 ...
He served the city as Mayor from 1983 until 1987, when his plans and vision for the city were cut short by his untimely death while in office.
Harold Washington (1922 – 1987) was Chicago's first black mayor — winning the historic 1983 election by a narrow margin. Initially, Washington was a ...
Harold Washington, the first African American mayor of Chicago, Illinois, was born on April 15, 1922, to Roy Washington, a lawyer, Methodist minister, ...
Feb 7, 2024 · This guide is dedicated to the life of Mayor Harold Washington, Chicago's first African-American mayor, serving from 1983 until his death in ...
Harold Lee Washington (April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987) was an American lawyer and politician. He became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, ...
