Mayor Harold Washington Quotes

Harold Washington — American Politician born on April 15, 1922, died on November 25, 1987

Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer, politician who was elected as the 51st Mayor of Chicago in February 1983. He was the first African-American to serve as Mayor of Chicago, in office from April 29, 1983 until his death on November 25, 1987. Washington was also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1983 representing the Illinois first district, and also previously served in the Illinois State Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives from 1965 until 1976... (wikipedia)