Harold Washington's election as Chicago's first African-American mayor in 1983 was marked by a Republican opponent's campaign slogan "Before It's Too Late." However, once elected, Washington faced resistance from a virtually all-white majority bloc in the Chicago City Council, leading to a nearly three-year standoff known as "The Council Wars."
Punch 9 for Harold Washington
Elected in 1983, Harold Washington became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, tackling political challenges and leaving a lasting impact on the city and beyond.
