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1. Mayor Washington at Kennedy-King College's Black History Month celebration Mayor Washington at Kennedy-King College's Black History Month celebration Mayors; 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...
2. Assyrian Citizens to Re-elect Mayor Washington fundraiser Assyrian Citizens to Re-elect Mayor Washington fundraiser Mayors; 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...
3. Mayor Washington on Greek Independence Day Mayor Washington on Greek Independence Day Mayors; Ethnic groups; Children; Costumes; Autonomy; Holidays; City & town halls; Celebrations; Mayor Harold Washington met with children in City Hall, to celebrate Greek Independence Day, March 25, 1987.
4. Mayor Washington's Polonia Day reception Mayor Washington's Polonia Day reception Mayors; Ethnic groups; Receptions; Autonomy; Holidays; Older people; Women; City & town halls; Anniversaries; Constitutions; Celebrations; Mayor Harold Washington hosted a Polonia Day reception outside his City Hall office on April 30, 1987. More than 300 representatives of the Polish community were on hand to celebrate the 196th anniversary...
5. Mayor Washington at the General Von Steuben Parade Mayor Washington at the General Von Steuben Parade Mayors; Ethnic groups; Parades & processions; Public speaking; Men; Mayor Harold Washington spoke at the 22nd Annual General Von Steuben Parade held on September 19, 1987.
6. Mayor Washington with Michael Dukakis and Archbishop Iakovos Mayor Washington with Michael Dukakis and Archbishop Iakovos Mayors; Governors; Bishops; Ethnic groups; Men; On November 8, 1987, Mayor Harold Washington spoke at the 12th Annual United Hellenic American Congress dinner. The guest of honor was Greek-American Michael Dukakis, governor of Massachusetts and 1988...
7. Mayor Washington with Danny Glover Mayor Washington with Danny Glover Mayors; Actors; Celebrities; Ethnic groups; Universities & colleges; Fund raising; Fashion shows; Receptions; Fairs; Exhibition facilities; Men; Mayor Harold Washington presented actor and celebrity sponsor of RJR/Nabisco, Danny Glover, with a specially engraved key at the Ebony Fashion Fair held at McCormick Place on November 8, 1987. The Fashion...
8. Mayor Washington with Nadinen Kabavidas, Parish Festival Queen Mayor Washington with Nadinen Kabavidas, Parish Festival Queen Mayors; Beauty contestants; Ethnic groups; Religious groups; Orthodox churches; Religion & politics; Food; City & town halls; Festivals; Greek delicacies were offered to Mayor Harold Washington on August 19, 1986 by Nadine Kabavidas, Parish Festival Queen of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Parish of Chicago.
9. Mayor Washington at the Polish Welfare Association's Drop-In Center and Emergency Services Program Mayor Washington at the Polish Welfare Association's Drop-In Center and Emergency Services Program Mayors; Ethnic groups; Assistance; Public service organizations; Welfare facilities; On September 11, 1986, Mayor Harold Washington attended an Open House of the Polish Welfare Association's new Drop-In Center and Emergency Services Program. Earlier that year, on April 30, Washington announced...
10. Mayor Washington at the 27th Annual International Folk Fair Mayor Washington at the 27th Annual International Folk Fair Mayors; 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 ethnic...
11. Operation PUSH honors Mayor Washington Operation PUSH honors Mayor Washington Mayors; Race relations; Ethnic groups; Honor; Social justice; Social policy; Indigenous peoples; Civil rights leaders; Rites & ceremonies; Operation PUSH hosted a ceremony honoring Mayor Harold Washington on November 8, 1986 in recognition of the Mayor's policies of fairness and justice to all racial and ethnic groups. Washington was presented...
12. Mayor Washington at the Korean American Senior Citizens Council's Christmas party Mayor Washington at the Korean American Senior Citizens Council's Christmas party Mayors; Ethnic groups; Older people; Holidays; Parties; Visiting; Men; Mayor Harold Washington was the guest of the Korean American Senior Citizens Council at their Christmas Party on North Sheridan Road on December 15, 1986.
13. Mayor Washington with members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Mayor Washington with members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Mayors; Chambers of commerce; Ethnic groups; Women; Mayor Harold Washington met with members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce on January 31, 1987.
14. Mayor Washington with Senator Simon on Devon Avenue Mayor Washington with Senator Simon on Devon Avenue Mayors; Ethnic groups; Legislators; Children; Festivals; Political elections; Streets; During his re-election campaign, Mayor Harold Washington went on many "walks" around different neighborhoods and wards to talk to voters. He went "walking" along Devon Avenue on March 13, 1987 with U.S....
15. Mayor Washington at the Puerto Rican Parade Mayor Washington at the Puerto Rican Parade Mayors; Legislators; Ethnic groups; Parades & processions; Government officials; Streets; Crowds; Mayor Harold Washington was the Grand Marshal at the annual Puerto Rican Parade on June 13, 1987. Other invited dignitaries included the President of the Senate of Puerto Rico, Mr. Miguel Hernandez-Agosto,...
16. Mayor Washington at the Bud Billiken Parade Mayor Washington at the Bud Billiken Parade Mayors; 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 largest...
17. Mayor Washington with Bishop Alfred L. Abramowicz Mayor Washington with Bishop Alfred L. Abramowicz Mayors; Bishops; Clergy; Ethnic groups; Holidays; Religion & politics; Catholic churches; Celebrations; Mayor Harold Washington joined Bishop Alfred L. Abramowicz for the Pulaski Day Celebration in Chicago on March 2, 1986.
18. Mayor Washington at Cheyney University Mayor Washington at Cheyney University Mayors; 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 higher...
19. Mayor Washington with Lou Brock and Deacon Jones Mayor Washington with Lou Brock and Deacon Jones Mayors; Celebrities; Football players; Baseball players; Business people; Sporting goods stores; Press conferences; Men; Ethnic groups; Minorities; Economic policy; Municipal government; Airports; As part of Mayor Harold Washington's program to bring more business to the city's women-and minority-owned businesses, he held a press conference to announce the opening of a new minority-owned concession...
20. Mayor Washington at the Asian American Advisory Committee reception Mayor Washington at the Asian American Advisory Committee reception Mayors; 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...
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