Our concern is to heal. Our concern is to bring together.
Harold Washington Quotes
Throughout American history many of our social gains and much of our progress toward democracy were made possible by the active intervention of the federal government.
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| Birth: | 15th April, 1922 |
| Death: | 25th November, 1987 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Politician |
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Harold Lee Washington was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1965 to 1976 and the Illinois State Senate from 1977 to 1980. He was also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1983 representing the Illinois first district. He elected as the 51st Mayor of Chicago. He was the first African-American to serve as Mayor of Chicago, in office from April 29, 1983 until his death on November 25, 1987. He earned a BA degree from Roosevelt College in 1949. He received his J.D. from Northwestern University Law School in 1952.
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