Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Mayor |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Chicago_Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
April 15, 1922
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Oak_Woods_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:campaigns |
1983 mayoral campaign
|
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Harold_Washington_Jr.
Yvette Washington |
| gptkbp:death_date |
November 25, 1987
|
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Roosevelt_University
|
| gptkbp:election |
gptkb:1983_Chicago_mayoral_election
gptkb:1987_Chicago_mayoral_election |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Harold Washington
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:President_Barack_Obama
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Urban development initiatives
Advocating for minority rights Political reform in Chicago |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Increased political representation for African Americans in Chicago
Advocated for civil liberties Advocated for affordable housing Advocated for public transportation improvements Supported small businesses Encouraged civic engagement Promoted public health initiatives Supported labor rights Strengthened community policing efforts Strengthened neighborhood associations Advocated for environmental justice Supported arts funding Promoted transparency in government Promoted social justice initiatives Fostered interfaith dialogue Supported immigrant rights Strengthened community organizations Encouraged youth programs Encouraged public-private partnerships Promoted gender equality in politics Advocated for historic preservation. Encouraged affordable healthcare access Fostered a diverse administration Improved city services for residents Increased voter turnout among minorities Promoted arts and culture in Chicago Promoted cultural diversity in city events Promoted economic development in underserved areas Strengthened public education initiatives Paved the way for future African American politicians |
| gptkbp:mayor |
gptkb:Chicago
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Mayor Who Cared
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Being the first African American mayor of Chicago
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Chicago's first African American mayor
|
| gptkbp:office |
Mayor of Chicago
|
| gptkbp:party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Jane_Byrne
|
| gptkbp:profession |
gptkb:lawyer
|
| gptkbp:signature |
Harold Washington's signature
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Marilyn Washington
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Eugene_Sawyer
|
| gptkbp:term_end |
gptkb:1987
November 25, 1987 |
| gptkbp:term_start |
gptkb:1983
April 29, 1983 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Chicago_Democratic_Party
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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