Harold Washington

Profession: 1st African American Mayor of Chicago

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Biography: Harold Washington was an American lawyer who served as the 51st Mayor of Chicago, and the city's first African-American mayor.

He retained this office from 1983 until hist death in 1987.

Washington was prior to this a member of the United States House of Representatives (1981-1983), before which he was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1965-1976) and Illinois State Senate (1977-1980).

Born: April 15, 1922
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries

Died: November 25, 1987 (aged 65)