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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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"We Care" Daley re-election campaign event
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at a microphone at a "We Care" Daley re-election campaign event.
Date:
circa 1971
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Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley speaking
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Richard J. Daley speaks from a raised stage at an 11th Ward Picnic.
Date:
circa 1950s
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Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley speaking
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Richard J. Daley speaks to a crowd from a raised stage at an 11th Ward Picnic.
Date:
circa 1950s
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Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward Picnic, Richard J. Daley speaking
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Richard J. Daley speaks from a raised stage at the 11th Ward Picnic. Also present are Matthew Danaher, Ed Nihill, Michael Daley, Mary Carol Daley, Eleanor "Sis" Daley, and Bud Finley.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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11th Ward picnic, P.J. Cullerton speaks
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P.J. Cullerton speaks at an 11th Ward Picnic. Richard J. Daley stands at the left.
Date:
circa 1950s
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Adlai Stevenson II speaks at the installation of Cook County officials
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Adlai Stevenson II speaks at a WCFL microphone during the installation of Cook County officials. Richard J. Daley stands near him, listening.
Date:
December 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Adlai Stevenson II standing at a podium
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Adlai Stevenson II stands at a podium at a Palmer House event. Political commentator Len O'Connor stands to his right.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Adlai Stevenson III applauded after a speech
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Adlai Stevenson III at a podium, being applauded by his wife Nancy and Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
circa 1970s
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Adlai Stevenson III applauded after a speech
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Adlai Stevenson III at a podium on a stage, being applauded by a group including his wife Nancy and Mayor Richard J. Daley (at left of podium).
Date:
circa 1970s
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Adlai Stevenson and Richard J. Daley at a luncheon
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Richard J. Daley speaking at a businessmen's luncheon at the Bismarck Hotel with Governor Adlai Stevenson II (at right) and another unidentified man listening.
Date:
circa 1950s
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Adlai Stevenson and Richard J. Daley at a luncheon
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An unidentified speaker stands at a businessmen's luncheon at the Bismarck Hotel. At the right: Richard J. Daley and Governor Adlai Stevenson II. At the left: an unidentified man.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Adlai Stevenson delivering a speech
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Adlai Stevenson II speaking into a microphone at the Sherman House Hotel.
Date:
circa 1950s
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Richard J. Daley collection
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Adlai Stevenson speaking at a businessmen's luncheon
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Governor Adlai Stevenson II stands at a banquet table to speak during a businessmen's luncheon the Bismarck Hotel. Richard J. Daley is seated at left and George Schaller is at the right.
Date:
circa 1950s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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All Chicago Italian American Democratic Committee event, Richard J. Daley speaking
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at a podium during an All Chicago Italian American Democratic Committee event.
Date:
1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Ambassador Takeshi Yasukawa - Honorary Luncheon
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Japanese Ambassador Takeshi Yasukawa speaking at a luncheon held in his honor. An autographed baseball sits on the table in front of him.
Date:
May 21, 1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Ambassador Takeshi Yasukawa - Honorary Luncheon
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Japanese Ambassador Takeshi Yasukawa speaking at a table during a luncheon held in his honor. A. Robert (Bob) Abboud is second from right, and Mayor Richard J. Daley is seated at the right.
Date:
May 21, 1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Apollo 13 astronaut John Swigert Jr. speaking to students at Youth event
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Astronaut John Swigert Jr. addresses a crowd of students from behind a podium at Orchestra Hall. Other members of the Apollo 13 team are seated nearby on the stage.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Astronaut Grissom addressing Chicago City Council
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Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom addressing attendees in the Chicago City Council chambers after receiving an award from Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Astronaut John Swigert Jr. giving a speech
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Astronaut John Swigert Jr. giving a speech at a dining event honoring the Apollo 13 crew members. Astronaut Lowell stands behind him.
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Astronaut John Swigert Jr. giving a speech
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Astronaut John Swigert Jr. standing behind a microphone addressing the attendees at dining event given in honor of the Apollo 13 team. A large banner behind him reads "Chicago Welcomes Apollo XIII Crew & Mission Control".
Date:
May 1, 1970
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Astronaut Young addressing Chicago City Council
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Astronaut John Young addressing attendees in the Chicago City Council chambers after receiving an award from Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Astronaut Young addressing Chicago City Council
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Close up of astronaut John Young speaking in Chicago City Council chambers. An unidentified woman is at the left.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Astronauts Young and Grissom outside the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel
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Astronauts John Young and Virgil "Gus" Grissom exiting the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel, where a luncheon was held in their honor.
Date:
March 30, 1965
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Award ceremony and banquet for Samuel Lichtmann
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at an award ceremony and banquet for Chicago architect Samuel A. Lichtmann. Litchmann is partially visible at the lower left.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Award ceremony and banquet for Samuel Lichtmann
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Mr. Fitzgerald speaking at an award ceremony and banquet for Chicago architect Samuel A. Lichtmann. Lichtmann is seated at the speaker's right, and Mayor Richard J. Daley is at the speaker's left.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Award ceremony and banquet for Samuel Lichtmann
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at an award ceremony and banquet for Chicago architect Samuel A. Lichtmann. Litchmann is seated to Daley's right.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Award ceremony and banquet for Samuel Lichtmann
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Mr. Fitzgerald speaking at an award ceremony and banquet for Chicago architect Samuel A. Lichtmann. Lichtmann is seated at the speaker's right, and Mayor Richard J. Daley is at the speaker's left.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Award ceremony and banquet for Samuel Lichtmann
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Mr. Fitzgerald speaking at an award ceremony and banquet for Chicago architect Samuel A. Lichtmann. Lichtmann is seated at the speaker's right, and Mayor Richard J. Daley is at the speaker's left.
Date:
circa 1970s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Banquet for German President Walter Scheel
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President of the Federal Republic of Germany Walter Scheel speaking at a podium in the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hilton Hotel during a banquet in his honor. Mayor Richard J. Daley sits at left; Eleanor "Sis" Daley sits at right.
Date:
June 19, 1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Banquet for German President Walter Scheel
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Mayor Richard J. Daley giving a speech during a banquet in the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hilton Hotel. West German President Walter Scheel and Eleanor "Sis" Daley are seated on the dais at right.
Date:
June 19, 1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Banquet for German President Walter Scheel
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Mayor Richard J. Daley and an unidentified woman (at left) and Eleanor "Sis" Daley (at right) listen to a speech by West German President Walter Scheel during a banquet held in the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hilton Hotel.
Date:
June 19, 1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Banquet to honor Emperor Hirohito
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Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, giving a speech from a podium at the head banquet table. Mayor Richard J. Daley sits next to him, listening intently.
Date:
October 1975
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Banquet welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato
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Mayor Richard J. Daley addressing guests during a banquet for Prime Minister Eisaku Sato of Japan, held at the Bismarck Hotel.
Date:
November 18, 1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Banquet welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato
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Prime Minister Eisaku Sato of Japan addressing guests at a banquet held in his honor at the Bismarck Hotel.
Date:
November 18, 1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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CROP Friendship Food Ship dedication ceremony
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Richard J. Daley, Governor's representative, speaks from a platform at the CROP (Christian Rural Overseas Program) Friendship Food Ship dedication ceremony held on Chicago United Nations Day.
Date:
circa 1950
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Calumet Skyway opening ceremony
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Richard J. Daley speaks from a dais at the opening ceremony for the Calumet Skyway (renamed Chicago Skyway). P.J. Cullerton and Eleanor "Sis" Daley are at the left.
Date:
April 16, 1958
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Campaign rally for Richard J. Daley in Pilsen
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Mayor Richard J. Daley, at a microphone, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in Pilsen.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Campaign rally for Richard J. Daley in Pilsen, Father Korper speaks
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Father Korper speaks at a campaign rally for Daley in Pilsen. Mayor Richard J. Daley is seated behind him.
Date:
circa 1960s
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Cardinal Stritch with gift from Richard J. Daley
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Cardinal Samuel Stritch speaks after receiving a farewell gift book from Mayor Richard J. Daley.
Date:
1958
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry banquet
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Mayor Richard J. Daley (seated next to the podium) and others listen to a speaker at a Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry banquet, held at the Palmer House Hotel.
Date:
circa 1960
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago City Council memorial service for John F. Kennedy
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Mayor Richard J. Daley speaking at a podium beneath a large photo of John F. Kennedy at the Chicago City Council memorial service for President John F. Kennedy.
Date:
November 1967
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 13 of 97
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Richard J. Daley (second from left), seated at the head table at a banquet at the Palmer House Hotel, listens to an unidentified speaker. A model of a Douglas DC 8 airplane sits on the table next to the podium.
Date:
circa 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 2 of 97
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Richard J. Daley speaking at a banquet celebrating the 120th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Chicago. A large decorated cake is in front of the podium.
Date:
circa 1957
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 61 of 97
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Richard J. Daley speaks at a podium on a stage during a Democratic Party event. Judge Richard B. Austin, who ran as Democratic candidate for governor of Illinois, sits behind a table at the center of the stage. His photograph is on the front of the podium, and a photograph of Richard J. Daley is at the left.
Date:
circa 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 62 of 97
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Richard J. Daley speaks at a podium on a stage during a Democratic Party event. An unidentified man is at the right. Judge Richard B. Austin, who ran as Democratic candidate for Governor of Illinois, is visible between them.
Date:
circa 1956
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 75 of 97
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Richard J. Daley (seated third from right) listens to an unidentified man speaking at a podium on a dais outdoors. Dan Ryan Jr. is seated second from left.
Date:
circa 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 76 of 97
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Richard J. Daley speaks at a podium on a dais outdoors. A group of sailors is seated in the foreground.
Date:
circa 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 77 of 97
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Richard J. Daley (seated, second from right) listens to an unidentified man speaking at a podium on a dais outdoors.
Date:
circa 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 86 of 97
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Richard J. Daley speaks in front of a nativity scene installed in the Chicago City Hall lobby. William A. Lee and Dan Ryan Jr. are among those standing at the right.
Date:
circa 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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Chicago's 120th Anniversary Scrapbook, page 91 of 97
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Richard J. Daley (seated third from right) at the head table of a banquet at the Palmer House Hotel, listens to an unidentified speaker. A representative from the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry is seated at Daley's left.
Date:
circa 1959
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
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University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
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Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Politics & Civic Life
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391 Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976 47 Daley, Eleanor, 1907-2003 34 Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 25 Daley family (Chicago, Ill.) 25 Kerner, Otto, 1908-1976 19 Young, John, 1930-2018 17 Grissom, Virgil I. 15 Marovitz, Abraham Lincoln, 1905-2001 11 Kennelly, Martin H., 1887-1961 11 Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965 10 Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 9 Daley, Richard M. (Richard Michael), 1942- 9 Democratic Party (Cook County, Ill.) 8 Daley, John P., 1946- 8 Daley, William M., 1948- 7 Dawson, William L. (William Levi), 1899-1990 6 Arvey, Jacob M. (Jacob Meyer), 1895-1977 6 Bilandic, Michael A. (Michael Anthony), 1923-2002 6 Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968 6 Marcin, John C. 5 Barrett, Edward J., 1900-1977 4 Cody, John Patrick 4 Rostenkowski, Dan 3 Conkey, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth A. Loughran), 1883?-1963 3 Illinois. General Assembly 3 Kelly, Edward J. (Edward Joseph), 1876-1950 3 Mondale, Walter F., 1928- 3 Scheel, Walter 3 Stevenson, Adlai E., III (Adlai Ewing), 1930- 3 Stritch, Samuel Alphonsus, 1887-1958 3 Swigert, John L. (John Leonard), 1931-1982 2 Green, Dwight H. (Dwight Herbert), 1897-1958 2 Hartigan, Neil F., 1938- 2 Stratton, William G. 2 Yasukawa, Takeshi, 1914- 1 Cernan, Eugene 1 De La Salle Institute (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Democratic National Convention (1968 : Chicago, Ill.) 1 Hamburg Athletic Association (Chicago, Ill.) 1 Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-1989 1 Howlett, Michael J., 1914-1992 1 Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978 1 Irwin, James B. (James Benson) 1 Kluczynski, John C., 1896-1975 1 Lovell, Jim 1 Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 1 Simon, Paul, 1928-2003 1 Stafford, Thomas P. 1 Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 1 Worden, Al, 1932-