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Dawson, William Levi (1886–1970) U.S. representative; born in Albany, Ga. The grandson of slaves, he worked as a bellhop while earning his law degree in Chicago in 1920. A Chicago alderman (1933–39), who became a Democrat, he served in Congress (1943–70). Although he opposed the poll tax and worked for fair employment practices, he was more of a party loyalist than civil rights activist, supporting Richard Daley over a reform mayor in 1955, and delivering Chicago's black vote to President Kennedy in 1960. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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