William Hale Thompson
American politician (1869-1944) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 74
William Hale Thompson Jr. was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931. Known as "Big Bill", he is the most recent Republican to have served as mayor of Chicago.
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Illustrations of Thompson (center) and other members of the 1896 Chicago Athletic Association football team
Thompson circa 1900
Thompson during his 1915 mayoral campaign
1927 "America First" political advertisement advocating isolationism and establishing emotional ties of Thompson with his German and Irish supporters by vilifying the United Kingdom, a close ally
Thompson's grave at Oak Woods CemeteryAbout this person
Historians rank him among the most unethical mayors in American history, mainly for his open alliance with Al Capone. However, others recognize the effectiveness of his political methods and publicity-oriented campaigning, acknowledging him as a "Political Chameleon" and the leader of an effective political machine.
