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When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast.
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| Birth: | 24th May, 1933 |
| Death: | 14th November, 2014 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Politician |
About
Jane Margaret Byrne was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an American politician who served as the 40th Mayor of Chicago from 1979-1983. She won the Chicago mayoral election on April 3, 1979, becoming the first and, to date, only female mayor of Chicago; the second largest city in the United States at the time. She earned a BS degree in Chemistry and Biology from Barat College, Lake Forest, Illinois in 1955. She is author of the book, entitled My Chicago.
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