Background
Daley, Richard Joseph was born on May 15, 1902 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Michael and Lillian (Dunne).
Daley, Richard Joseph was born on May 15, 1902 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Michael and Lillian (Dunne).
Bachelor of Laws, DePaul University, 1933.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1933. Democratic member Illinois House of Representatives, 1936-1938. Illinois Senate 1939-1946.
Director Revenue for State Illinois, 1948-1950. Clerk Cook County, 1950-1955. Mayor Chicago, 1955-1976.
Chairman Democratic Party Cook County. Board of directors Valentine Boys Club. St. Joseph Home of Friendless.
Member American, Illinois, Chicago bar associations, United States Conference Mayors (president 1959). Knights of Columbus, Moose, Elk.
Married Eleanor Guilfoyle, June 23, 1936. Children: Patricia, Mary Carol, Eleanor, Richard, Michael, John, William.