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Harold Washington
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 after a multiracial coalition of progressives supported his election. He served as mayor from April 29, 1983 until his death on November 25, 1987. Born in Chicago and raised in the Bronzeville neighborhood, Washington became involved in local 3rd Ward politics under Chicago Alderman and future Congressman Ralph Metcalfe after graduating from Roosevelt University and Northwestern University School of Law. Washington was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1983, representing Illinois's first district. Washington had previously served in the Illinois State Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives from 1965 until 1976.
BornHarold Lee Washington, April 15, 1922, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 25, 1987, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Domestic partnerMary Ella Smith (1967–1987)
EducationRoosevelt University (BA), Northwestern University (JD)
DeputyRichard Mell, David Orr
Preceded byJane Byrne
Succeeded byDavid Orr

About Harold Washington

Politician Harold Washington was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States on April 15, 1922. He dies at the age of 65, on November 25, 1987.

In 1983, he became the first African American mayor of Chicago, Illinois. During his long political career, he also served in the US House of Representatives, the Illinois Senate, and the Illinois House of Representatives.

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Harold Washington before becoming famous

Harold Washington was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1922 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

During World War II, he served as a First Sergeant in the Air Force, where he spent much of his time fighting in a segregated unit in the Philippines.

Achievement of Harold Washington

He defeated Politician Jane Byrne, Chicago's first female mayor, to become the city's first African American mayor.

Harold Washington's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1942, he married Nancy Finch.

Harold Washington Collabed with

During the 1983 Democratic primaries in Chicago, he competed against future mayor Politician Richard M. Daley.

Harold Washington Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Harold Washington updated on March 22 2023.