Chicago Political Machine

A look at history reveals a lot about the corruption of Chicago politics.
It's no wonder Rahm Emanuel want's to be Chicago's next Mayor.

In April 1955, Despres was elected to the Chicago City Council from the city's Hyde Park neighborhood, as alderman of the 5th ward.

Serving until 1975, Despres gained fame as an independent Democrat, consistently opposing the policies of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. Frequently on the short end of 49-1 votes, Despres became known as the "liberal conscience of Chicago."

Because of his strong advocacy of civil rights and open housing, Despres also became known as "the lone Negro on the City Council," even though he was White and the council had six black alderman allied with the mayor.

Leon Mathis Despres (February 2, 1908 - May 6, 2009) was an American attorney and politician. He was best known as a long-time alderman in Chicago, where he regularly disagreed with then-mayor Richard J. Daley, often engaging in loud arguments and debates on the assembly floor.

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