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“I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders.”

Quote by Richard J. Daley

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Richard J. Daley

Richard J. Daley, the former Mayor of Chicago, was born on May 15, 1902, and passed away on December 20, 1976. He led the city through a period of significant growth and transformation in the mid-20th century, serving as mayor for 40 years. more

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