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1. Assyrian Citizens to Re-elect Mayor Washington fundraiser Assyrian Citizens to Re-elect Mayor Washington fundraiserMayors; Fund raising; Political elections; Ethnic groups; Catholic churches; Religion & politics; Clergy; Bishops; Crowds; Men;Assyrian Citizens to Re-Elect Mayor Harold Washington held a fundraiser on March 13, 1987 in the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church. The event followed the regular Sunday service and was attended
2. Harold Washington publicity photograph Harold Washington publicity photographMayors;This "official portrait" of Harold Washington is probably the most easily recognizable and popular image of the Mayor.
3. Jane Byrne at a Democratic Unity luncheon Jane Byrne at a Democratic Unity luncheonMayors; Luncheons; Political elections; Political parties; Crowds; Hotels;Jane Byrne, former mayor of Chicago, is shown at a Democratic Unity Luncheon held in the Waldorf Room at the Conrad Hilton and Towers. The luncheon, on February 28, 1987, was held to unify support for
4. Jane Byrne at a Democratic Unity luncheon Jane Byrne at a Democratic Unity luncheonMayors; Luncheons; Political elections; Political parties; Public speaking; Women; Hotels;Jane Byrne, former mayor of Chicago, is shown speaking at a Democratic Unity Luncheon held in the Waldorf Room at the Conrad Hilton and Towers. The luncheon, on February 28, 1987, was held to unify su
5. Judge Freeman inaugurates Mayor Washington Judge Freeman inaugurates Mayor WashingtonMayors; Inaugurations; Rites & ceremonies; Judges; Oaths; Crowds;On April 29, 1983, Mayor Harold Washington was sworn in as the first African American Mayor of Chicago by Charles E. Freeman, Justice of the Appellate Court of Illinois. The inaugural ceremony was hel
6. Mayor Washington addresses the International Circulation Managers Association Mayor Washington addresses the International Circulation Managers AssociationMayors; Meetings; Public speaking; Newspaper industry; International organizations;The International Circulation Managers Association held its Annual Conference in Chicago on June 28, 1987 in the Hyatt Regency. There, Mayor Harold Washington addressed over 1,300 representatives of n
7. Mayor Washington and Ray Figueroa Mayor Washington and Ray FigueroaMayors; City council members; Political campaigns; Political parades & rallies; Meetings; Neighborhoods; Crowds; Men;Mayor Harold Washington and Ray Figueroa, Alderman for 31st Ward, are shown at a campaign rally at a 31st Ward community meeting.
8. Mayor Washington assessing damage from Lake Michigan's rising waters Mayor Washington assessing damage from Lake Michigan's rising watersMayors; Lakes & ponds; Waterfronts; Inspections;In December 1986, the water levels in Lake Michigan were rising and its pounding waves caused much damage. On December 9, Mayor Harold Washington toured the lakefront at North Sheridan Road to assess
9. Mayor Washington at a Kiwanis Club luncheon Mayor Washington at a Kiwanis Club luncheonMayors; Luncheons; Clubs; Business enterprises; Economic policy; Meetings; Men;Mayor Harold Washington addressed a Kiwanis Club luncheon on North Clark Street on December 12, 1986, where he discussed economic development programs for small businesses and the controversial tavern
10. Mayor Washington at a Muslim League of Voters meeting Mayor Washington at a Muslim League of Voters meetingMayors; Religious groups; Religious meetings; Religion & politics; Islam; Crowds;Mayor Harold Washington attended the Muslim League of Voters meeting, held February 13, 1987, at the Downtown Islamic Center. To over 200 Muslims, Washington spoke briefly about the accomplishments of
11. Mayor Washington at a rally for Afghanistan Mayor Washington at a rally for AfghanistanMayors; Political parades & rallies; International relations; Demonstrations; Public speaking; Crowds; Streets;On December 20, 1986, Mayor Harold Washington attended a rally for Afghanistan at the Daley Plaza. The rally, organized by the Chicago for Afghan Freedom and Afghan Relief Committee, was to protest So
12. Mayor Washington at a re-election fundraiser organized by the Women's Network Mayor Washington at a re-election fundraiser organized by the Women's NetworkMayors; Political elections; Fund raising; Meetings; Women; Organizations; Crowds; Living rooms;Mayor Harold Washington joins several members of the Women's Network to Re-Elect Mayor Washington at a fund-raiser/open house held in his honor. The organization hosted the event on January 25,1987 at
13. Mayor Washington at a re-election press conference Mayor Washington at a re-election press conferenceMayors; Press conferences; Political elections; Political campaigns; Public speaking;At a press conference on March 16, 1987, Mayor Harold Washington announced his priorities for his second term as Mayor in "Action Agenda for Chicago's Future, 1987-1991." Washington stressed three pri
14. Mayor Washington at Cheyney University Mayor Washington at Cheyney UniversityMayors; Universities & colleges; Birthdays; Fund raising; T-shirts; Uniforms; Older people; Ethnic groups; City & town halls; Education;Mayor Harold Washington helped Cheyney University celebrate its 150th birthday on May 7, 1987. Cheyney, located 30 miles west of Philadelphia, is known as the oldest historically black institution of
15. Mayor Washington at Kennedy-King College's Black History Month celebration Mayor Washington at Kennedy-King College's Black History Month celebrationMayors; Universities & colleges; History; Ethnic groups; Crowds; Celebrations;On February 18, 1987, to a rapturous welcome, Mayor Harold Washington attended Kennedy-King College's Black History Month celebration. The Community Arts Guild of the College hosted a program "Tribute
16. Mayor Washington at Senn High School's Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday celebration Mayor Washington at Senn High School's Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday celebrationMayors; Public speaking; Celebrations; Commemorations; Holidays; Civil rights leaders; Birthdays; Public schools;With the theme, "the Dream is alive, let freedom ring", Mayor Harold Washington was Senn High School's Special Guest at their celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday on January 13,
17. Mayor Washington at the 27th Annual International Folk Fair Mayor Washington at the 27th Annual International Folk FairMayors; Fairs; Exhibition facilities; Ethnic groups; Race relations; Cultural relations; Pluralism (Social sciences); Men;Mayor Harold Washington attended the 27th Annual International Folk Fair, held in Donnelley Hall on October 18, 1986. The Fair was held to highlight the history, culture and contributions of the many
18. Mayor Washington at the American Jewish Congress' Mayoral Candidates Forum Mayor Washington at the American Jewish Congress' Mayoral Candidates ForumMayors; Ethnic neighborhoods; Synagogues; Boys; Political elections; Religion & politics; Forums (Discussion & debate);On March 24, 1987, Mayor Harold Washington took part in a Mayoral Candidates Forum held by the American Jewish Congress at the Anshe Emet Synagogue.
19. Mayor Washington at the Asian American Advisory Committee reception Mayor Washington at the Asian American Advisory Committee receptionMayors; Ethnic groups; Receptions; Public speaking; Race relations; Crowds; Committees; Government employees;On January 9, 1986, Mayor Harold Washington attended a reception for the Asian American Advisory Committee. Approximately 200 Asian Americans, from all of the ethnic groups that are represented by the
20. Mayor Washington at the Bud Billiken Parade Mayor Washington at the Bud Billiken ParadeMayors; Parades & processions; Ethnic groups; Ethnic neighborhoods; Newspaper vendors; Newspapers; Youth; Fictitious characters; Crowds; Automobiles;A very important date for Mayor Harold Washington was the annual Bud Billiken Parade. On August 8, 1987, he took part in the 58th parade. Over 500,000 people lined the route, making it one of the larg
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