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Richard J. Daley collection
The Richard J. Daley Collection documents the public offices, political career, and personal life of Daley and contains documents, publications, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and photographs dating from 1870-2010. The bulk of the collection dates from Richard J. Daley’s six terms as mayor of the city of Chicago, and as Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee.
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Audience at Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential inauguration
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Back view of the audience sitting behind President Lyndon B. Johnson and Vice-President Hubert Humphrey (seated behind the podium) on Johnson's Inauguration Day. A massive crowd stands on the lawn in front of the podium.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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Milton L. Olive, III's father displays his son's posthumous Medal of Honor award and certificate. Mrs. Olive, Mayor Richard J. Daley, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and service personnel are also present.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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Parents of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Milton L. Olive III, holding the award while standing on the steps of the White House with President Lyndon B. Johnson and other dignitaries and guests.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking outside of White House at the presentation of the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Private First Class Milton L. Olive, III. The Medal was awarded for Mr. Olive's actions in the Vietnam War. At the age of 18, Olive sacrificed his life to save others by smothering a live grenade. He was the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. At left of President Johnson stand Olive's parents. Behind the President stand numerous representatives of the armed services, Mayor Richard J. Daley, and other dignitaries. Also in attendance are two of the four men whose lives were saved by Olive's actions.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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President Lyndon B. Johnson presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to the father of Milton L. Olive, III on the steps of the White House. Mayor Richard J. Daley, Senator Paul Douglas, and several military personnel are standing behind them.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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President Lyndon B. Johnson presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to the parents of Milton L. Olive, III. Mayor Richard J. Daley and others are present in the background.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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President Lyndon B. Johnson leaning over listening at a meeting with the parents of Milton L. Olive, III in private chambers inside the White House. Senator Paul Douglas, Mayor Richard J. Daley, several military personnel, and others are in attendance.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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President Lyndon B. Johnson addressing the attendees of the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony for Milton L. Olive, III held on the White House lawn.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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Overview of the press and the attendees at the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony for Milton L. Olive, III held on the White House lawn.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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President Lyndon B. Johnson in conversation with the parents of Milton L. Olive, III in private chambers inside the White House. Senator Paul Douglas, Mayor Richard J. Daley, several military personnel, and others are in attendance.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Chicago Fire Department marching band in parade for Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration
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Chicago Fire Department marching band participating in a parade to honor President Johnson's inauguration as President.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Chicago Fire Department marching band in parade for Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration
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Chicago Fire Department marching band parading past the U.S. presidential pavilion (reviewing stand) at President Johnson's inauguration parade.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Crowd attending Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential inauguration
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A crowd looking back and waiting expectantly for President Lyndon B. Johnson to emerge on his Inauguration Day.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Crowd attending Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential inauguration
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A crowd looking back and waiting expectantly for President Lyndon B. Johnson to emerge on his Inauguration Day.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Crowd attending Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential inauguration
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View of the waiting crowd on the U.S. Capitol grounds on Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration Day.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Daley family at a White House reception
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Eleanor R. Daley shaking hands with President Bill Clinton at a White House reception. Eleanor "Sis" Daley, William (Bill) Daley and Loretta Daley are behind them.
Date
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1994
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Daley family visiting President Kennedy in the White House
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The Daley family poses with President John F. Kennedy in the White House.
Date
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January 21, 1961
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Daley family with Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson at the White House
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William Daley, John Daley, Mayor Richard J. Daley, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Lynda Johnson, and Michael Daley posing for a photo at the White House.
Date
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July 10, 1964
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Daley family with Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson at the White House
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William Daley, John Daley, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Lady Bird Johnson, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, Lynda Johnson, and Michael Daley inside the White House.
Date
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July 10, 1964
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Eleanor Daley at the Johnson Inauguration Gala
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley in a white fur wrap at a banquet for President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Eleanor Daley with Bill Clinton at the White House
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Eleanor "Sis" Daley shaking hands with President Bill Clinton at a formal White House reception. William(Bill) Daley and Loretta Daley are standing in the background.
Date
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1994
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Guests on the terraces at Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential inauguration
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View of invited guests seated on the outdoor terraces of the U.S. Capitol on Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration Day.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Jimmy Carter with Eleanor Daley at the White House
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President Jimmy Carter and Eleanor "Sis" Daley at the White House. Her sons William and Richard M. Daley stand in the background.
Date
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1980-06
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lady Bird and Lyndon B. Johnson
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Formal portrait of FIrst Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in the White House.
Date
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December 1968
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House
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Portrait of President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House.
Date
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circa 1960s
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson on his Inauguration Day
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President Lyndon B. Johnson (center) steps out onto the steps of the U.S. Capitol on his Inauguration Day in January, 1965.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson on his Inauguration Day
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President Lyndon B. Johnson walking down some steps through a waiting crowd, toward a podium set up on the U.S. Capitol terrace for his presidential inauguration ceremony.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson receives applause at the White House
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President Lyndon B. Johnson is applauded by a group of men as he walks toward a podium outside the White House. Mayor Richard J. Daley stands nearby.
Date
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circa 1960s
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson speaking with Richard J. Daley at the White House
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President Lyndon B. Johnson in conversation with Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date
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April 21, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson with his family
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Portrait of the Johnson family seated outside at the White House. Pictured from left to right: Patrick John Nugent, Luci Johnson Nugent, Lady Bird Johnson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, Lynda Johnson Robb, and Charles S. Robb.
Date
:
December 1967
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration Day
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View of the attendees and benches on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration Day.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration Day
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Vice President Hubert Humphrey (center), surrounded by a crowd, descends stairs towards an outdoor podium for the inauguration of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration Day
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Back view of President Lyndon B. Johnson standing amongst the crowd at his Inauguration, while the audience applauds.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration Day
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View of the crowd at the Capitol on Lyndon B. Johnson's Inauguration Day. Mayor Richard J. Daley can be seen in the center, looking back over his shoulder.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration ceremony
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Standing audience watching President Lyndon B. Johnson's swearing in (bottom center) during his inauguration ceremony. Eleanor "Sis" and Mayor Richard J. Daley are present in the audience.
Date
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1965-01-01
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Meeting in the White House Cabinet Room
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President Lyndon B. Johnson listening in a meeting with primarily African American members of the National Bar Association in the Cabinet Room of the White House.
Date
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October 14, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Muriel and Hubert Humphrey, Eleanor and Richard J. Daley with others
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Muriel and Senator Hubert Humphrey with Eleanor "Sis" and Mayor Richard J. Daley and others.
Date
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circa 1963
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Muriel and Hubert Humphrey, Richard J. Daley and others at a banquet
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Muriel Humphrey (left), Senator Hubert Humphrey (center), Mayor Richard J. Daley (right) and others at a banquet table.
Date
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1964
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
President John F. Kennedy with Eleanor R. Daley and others
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President John F. Kennedy with a group of people including Eleanor R. Daley.
Date
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circa 1960s
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
President Lyndon B. Johnson and family
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Inscribed formal family portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson, Luci Johnson, Lynda Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson taken on the White House lawn.
Date
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circa 1960s
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking outside the White House
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President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking at a podium outside the White House. A group of men stand behind him including Hubert Humphrey, Mayor Richard J. Daley, and others.
Date
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1963
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Presidential Inauguration parade, Chicago Fire Department marching
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Chicago Fire Department marching in the Presidential Inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue for the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy.
Date
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1961
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Presidential Inauguration parade, Otto Kerner's car
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Illinois Governor Otto Kerner sits atop the back of an open car in the Presidential Inauguration parade for President John F. Kennedy. Kerner waves at spectators.
Date
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1961
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Presidential Inauguration parade, missiles
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Missiles in Presidential inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue for the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy.
Date
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January 20, 1961
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Presidential pavilion (reviewing stand) at parade for Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration
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View of the presidential pavilion (reviewing stand) at the parade for Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration. At left is a uniformed man with a St. Bernard dog wearing a hat.
Date
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January 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Richard J. Daley and Eleanor Daley at an inaugural event
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Mayor Richard J. Daley and Eleanor "Sis" Daley at an inaugural event in Washington D.C..
Date
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circa 1960s
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Richard J. Daley and Lyndon B. Johnson at a dinner event
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Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, smiling and with arms crossed, listens as President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses an audience at a dinner event.
Date
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January 18, 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Richard J. Daley and Lyndon B. Johnson in conversation
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Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and President Lyndon B. Johnson in conversation at the White House.
Date
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September 9, 1965
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Richard J. Daley and Lyndon B. Johnson in conversation
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Mayor Richard J. Daley and President Lyndon B. Johnson in conversation at the White House.
Date
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circa 1960s
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
Richard J. Daley and Lyndon B. Johnson in conversation
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Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and President Lyndon B. Johnson in conversation at the White House.
Date
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February 4, 1966
Collection
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Richard J. Daley collection
Access
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Public access
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Collection Details
Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Politics & Civic Life
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Subject--Name
40
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
34
Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976
10
Daley, Eleanor, 1907-2003
5
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
4
Daley family (Chicago, Ill.)
4
Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
3
Daley, William M., 1948-
2
Brown, Muriel Buck Humphrey
2
Daley, John P., 1946-
1
Carter, Jimmy, 1924-
1
Daley, Richard M. (Richard Michael), 1942-
1
Kerner, Otto, 1908-1976
1
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
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Creator
4
Knudsen, Robert L.
4
United States. White House Photographic Office
3
Associated Press
2
Chic Photos
2
Del Ankers Photographers
2
Stoughton, Cecil W.
1
Chase Washington
1
Chicago (Ill.). Fire Department
1
Chicago Tribune (Firm)
1
Newman, Arnold
1
United Press International
1
Wolfe, Frank
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Medium
42
black-and-white prints (photographs)
28
color prints (photographs)
Topic
61
Politicians
61
Politics and government
54
Presidents
25
Mayors
23
Inauguration
9
Memorials
6
Parades
4
Families
4
Portraits
3
Speeches, addresses, etc.
2
Dinners and dining
1
African Americans
1
Governors
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