Harold Washington Politician

Harold Lee Washington (April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987) was an American lawyer, politician and elected in 1983 as the 51st Mayor of Chicago. He was the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from April 29, 1983 until his death on November 25, 1987. He 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 15, 1922
Birth place	Chicago , Illinois , United States
Religion	Methodism
Date of death	November 25, 1987
Place of death	Chicago , Illinois , United States
Residence	Chicago , Illinois
Education	Roosevelt University Northwestern University School of Law DuSable High School

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military operations	World War II Pacific War
military branch	United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces
party	Democratic Party (United States)
region	Illinois Illinois's 1st congressional district
service start	1942
service end	1945
successor	David Orr Charles Hayes (politician)