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My Take
Twenty-two years as mayor of Chicago, surpassing even his own father's long tenure, makes Richard M. Daley one of the most consequential American city leaders of his era. What interests me is the breadth of his recognition, from a Polish Order of Merit to induction in the Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, hinting at a politician who reached well beyond machine politics. I think big-city mayors shape daily life more directly than most national leaders, and Daley left an unmistakable imprint on Chicago's streets and skyline. His legacy will be debated, but never ignored.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard M. Daley
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・M・デイリー
- Reading
- りちゃーど・M・でいりー
- Born
- April 24, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / mayor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- DePaul University
Awards & achievements
- Golden Plate Award
- 2008 Chandler Robbins Award
- 2006 Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
- 2007 Newberry Library Award
- Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- 2004 Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/MayorDaley
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard%20M.%20Daley
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard M. Daley born?
Born April 24, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Richard M. Daley from?
Richard M. Daley is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Richard M. Daley do?
Richard M. Daley works as politician, mayor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.