stopped racial interferance
The main branch of the Chicago Public Library was named after Harold Washington.
The Harold Washington Library is located on State Street in Chicago. It was opened in 1991, and is the central library for the Chicago library system.
Harold Washington took office on April 29, 1983.
Harold Washington, the 51st mayor of Chicago, was in office from April 29, 1983 until November 25, 1987. He was succeeded by David Duvall Orr.
The first black mayor in Chicago was Harold Washington. Harold Washington was the 51st Mayor of Chicago, who served from April 29, 1983 until his death on November 25, 1987.
I don't know to be honest.He probaly did die.I know he was the FIRST mayor of chicago.
being the first black mayor of chicago
1983First African-American elected mayor of Chicago : Harold Washington
No. Mayor Washington was the first Black mayor of Chicago. Eugene Sawyer, who was also Black, was chosen by the City Council to replace him after his death.
As of 2010, Chicago has had two African American mayors: Harold Washington Eugene Sawyer
Harold Washington was the first African American mayor of Chicago. He replaced Jane Byrne.
He served as the 51st Mayor of Chicago from 29 April 1983 until his death on 25 November 1987.