Washington, Harold

1922 - Harold Lee Washington was born 15th of April.

Graduated from DuSable High School, Washington.

1949 - Graduated at Roosevelt College (now Roosevelt University), with a B.A. degree.

1965 - Elected as a Democratic representative to the Illinois state legislature,

1976 - Served as State Senator.

1980 - Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

1983-1987 - He became the Mayor of Chicago.(1st black Chicago mayor)

1987 - On 25th of November Washington died of a heart attack in his office.