Harold Washington
American politician, former Mayor of the city of Chicago (1922 - 1987) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 65
Harold Lee Washington was an American politician and lawyer who was the 51st mayor of Chicago from 1983 until his death in 1987. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first Black person to hold the office.
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United States
Category
Politicians
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Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1922 to 1987 · aged 65
