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Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago

May 14, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

For two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor Richard J. Daleyof the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with “The City That Works.” At times, it seemed as if he would be mayor for ever. When he died very suddenly, the city was shocked to learn that there was no clear-cut successor outlined in city ordinances! For a full week, it was not clear from either a legal or a political standpoint who actually had succeeded him as mayor.

 

In this fascinating and unique multimedia series, we will look at the colorful, charismatic, controversial men and woman who served as mayor of Chicago after the death of Ā long time Mayor Richard J Daley. Jane Byrne was the first woman to be mayor but her quirky personality undercut Jane Byrne, Richard M. Daley, Harold Washington - Modern Mayors Of Chicagoher idiosyncratic efforts at political reform. Chicago’s first African-American mayor, Harold Washington was initially elected by a bitterly divided electorate. Despite ongoing battles with the obstinate City Council, heĀ then wonĀ a crushing reelection victory. Washington’sĀ attempts to change the way Chicago does business ended abruptly with his death in office early in his second term. Richard M Daley wanted to move Chicago into becoming a technological city as opposed to an industrial mecca. Although he served as mayor longer than his father, the constant controversies, scandals, and arrests of his allies marred the legacy of a mayor who rebuilt Chicago’s image.

Richard M. Daley served as mayor even longer than his father did! Ā The significant accomplishments of his first two terms were obscured by a growing number of serious scandals during the later years of his reign.

With Mayor Rahm Emanuel under fire, facing calls to resign, rahm emanuel poll 1449663854580_598689_ver1.0_640_360it is fascinating to look at the varied life stories, unique elections and mixed records of the men and woman who have guided Chicago since the death of Richard J. Daley.

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May 14, 2018
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Fremont Library
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Fremont Public Library
1170 N. Midlothian Road
Mundelein, IL United States
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