The Boss and the Bulldozer

Richard J. “Boss” Daley had a vision for Chicago and didn’t let anything stand in his way.

20230h 57m0.0Documentary History

Chicago mayor Richard J. “Boss” Daley had a lofty vision for Chicago’s downtown. Over the course of his 21 years in office, Daley’s ambitious urban renewal initiatives were the foundation of the city’s infrastructure and at the same time displaced the poor and people of color while perpetuating racial segregation. Audio-narrated descriptions are available.

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