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Harold Washington funeral 1987

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Mayor's funeral; Christ Universal Temple

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Mayor's funeral; Christ Universal Temple

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After Harold Washington died of a heart attack at City Hall on November 25, 1987 (per the Chicago Public Library finding aid), nearly 4,000 mourners filled Chicago's Christ Universal Temple to pay their last respects at his funeral, on a day the city declared an official day of mourning (New Journal and Guide, Black press, tier 3).

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