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1. 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...
2. Jane Byrne at a Democratic Unity luncheon Jane Byrne at a Democratic Unity luncheon Mayors; 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 support...
3. Jane Byrne at a Democratic Unity luncheon Jane Byrne at a Democratic Unity luncheon Mayors; 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. Judge Freeman inaugurates Mayor Washington Judge Freeman inaugurates Mayor Washington Mayors; 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 held...
5. Mayor Washington and Ray Figueroa Mayor Washington and Ray Figueroa Mayors; 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.
6. Mayor Washington at a Muslim League of Voters meeting Mayor Washington at a Muslim League of Voters meeting Mayors; 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...
7. Mayor Washington at a rally for Afghanistan Mayor Washington at a rally for Afghanistan Mayors; 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 Soviet...
8. 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 Network Mayors; 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...
9. Mayor Washington at a re-election press conference Mayor Washington at a re-election press conference Mayors; 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 priorities...
10. Mayor Washington at the American Jewish Congress' Mayoral Candidates Forum Mayor Washington at the American Jewish Congress' Mayoral Candidates Forum Mayors; 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.
11. Mayor Washington at the Holy Angels Church groundbreaking ceremony Mayor Washington at the Holy Angels Church groundbreaking ceremony Mayors; Catholic churches; Ground breaking ceremonies; Clergy; Religion & politics; Mayor Harold Washington attended a groundbreaking on June 9, 1987 for the new Holy Angels Church building at 607 Oakwood Boulevard. The Church had been destroyed by fire exactly a year earlier. Also present...
12. Mayor Washington being sworn in for his second term Mayor Washington being sworn in for his second term Mayors; Inaugurations; Oaths; Judges; Rites & ceremonies; Crowds; On May 4,1987, Mayor Harold Washington being sworn in for his second term as Mayor of Chicago. The public outdoor ceremony was unprecedented as Washington wanted to "invite all Chicagoans to witness our...
13. Mayor Washington delivers his State of the City address Mayor Washington delivers his State of the City address Mayors; Public speaking; Politics & government; Crowds; On May 20, 1987, Mayor Harold Washington delivered his State of the City Address at the annual League of Women Voters Convention. Washington outlined the top priorities of his second term: jobs, education,...
14. Mayor Washington listening to Claude Pepper at a press conference Mayor Washington listening to Claude Pepper at a press conference Mayors; Legislators; Press conferences; Health care; Older people; Legislation; Men; Mayor Harold Washington listened to U.S. Congressman Claude Pepper (D-FL) at a March 30, 1987 press conference to announce the City's "Long Term Health Care for Seniors Plan". Pepper spoke about his own...
15. Mayor Washington meeting Anthony Earl Mayor Washington meeting Anthony Earl Mayors; Governors; Environmental policy; Meetings; Awards; Lakes & ponds; Men; Mayor Harold Washington met former Wisconsin Governor Anthony Earl before addressing 150 members of the Lake Michigan Federation at their Annual Rachel Carson Award Dinner, March 22, 1987. Washington commented...
16. Mayor Washington thanks Neighborhood Forum participants Mayor Washington thanks Neighborhood Forum participants Mayors; Neighborhoods; Forums (Discussion & debate); Organizations; Receptions; Community service; Municipal officials; On April 1, 1987, Mayor Harold Washington thanked more than 300 representatives of community organizations at a "THANK YOU" reception held for their participation in more than 30 Neighborhood Forums held...
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 with Bishop Tutu and Rev. Jackson Mayor Washington with Bishop Tutu and Rev. Jackson Mayors; Celebrities; Press conferences; Bishops; Civil rights leaders; Clergy; Foreign visitors; International relations; Men; Bishop Desmond Tutu addressed questions at a press conference during his visit to Chicago on January 24, 1986. Also shown are Rev. Jesse Jackson (left) and Mayor Harold Washington. Washington accompanied...
19. Mayor Washington with Bobby Rush and David Vargas Mayor Washington with Bobby Rush and David Vargas Mayors; Press conferences; City council members; Electricity; Economic policy; Prices; Men; At a press conference on June 24, 1987, Mayor Harold Washington joined representatives of the Fair Electric Rates Coalition, including Alderman Bobby Rush (left) and David Vargas of the Northwest Community...
20. Mayor Washington with Cesar Chavez and Jesus Garcia Mayor Washington with Cesar Chavez and Jesus Garcia Mayors; Boycotts; City council members; Health; Labor unions; Labor leaders; Grapes; Pest control; Men; On October 11, 1985, Cesar Chavez (right), President and Founder of the United Farm Workers of America, announced a new boycott of California table grapes to prevent further health risks to workers and...
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