On February 11, 1918, the Presidential Mediation Commission began hearings over conditions in the Chicago stockyards. This was a huge win for the Chicago Federation of Labor’s interracial unionism and.
This is the grave of Harold Washington. Born in 1922 in Chicago, Washington grew up in a political family. His father was active in the Republican Party, a precinct captain,.
This is the grave of Richard Daley. Born in 1902 in Chicago, Daley grew up in the working class Irish neighborhood of Bridgeport. The family didn't have a lot of.
This is the grave of Francis O'Neill. Born in 1848 in Tralibane, County Cork, Ireland, O'Neill was into Irish fiddling and folk tunes from the time he was a kid..
On August 3, 1931, the Unemployed Council in Chicago led black residents in protecting the furniture of a 72 year old resident of South Side being evicted from her home.
This is the grave of Jane Byrne. Born in 1933 in Chicago, Jane Burke grew up rich. Her father was the VP of a steel company. They were a Catholic.
This is the grave of Carter Harrison, IV. Born in 1860 in Chicago, Harrison grew up in the Chicago political class. His father was after all Carter Harrison III, the.
This is the grave of Carter Harrison. Born in 1825 in Fayette County, Kentucky, outside of Lexington, Harrison grew up in the Old South elite. In fact, his family went.
