Daley Dark Blue

Daley Dark Blue Chicago Button Museum
Category
Political
Chicago
Additional Images
Daley Dark Blue button back Chicago Button Museum
Sub Categories
Mayors
Text on Button DALEY
Image Description

White text on a dark blue background.
Curl Text Union Bug
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
7/8 inch
Year / Decade Made
1971
1970s
Additional Information

This button comes from Richard J. Daley's bid to become mayor of Chicago in 1971. Daley, a Democrat, was first elected to the position in 1955, and was elected five more times, 1971 being his fifth time. While in office, Daley worked hard towards keeping Chicago from declining and oversaw the construction of iconic landmarks like Sears Tower, and O'Hare International Airport. Daley worked as Chicago's mayor for 21 years, a length of time only surpassed by his son, Richard M. Daley.

Richard J. Daley. (n.d.). Retrieved October 7, 2015 from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_J._Daley.
Catalog ID CH0184