Background
Washington, Harold was born on April 15, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy L. and Bertha (Jones) Washington.
Washington, Harold was born on April 15, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy L. and Bertha (Jones) Washington.
Bachelor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1949. Juris Doctor, Northwestern University, 1952.
Assistant city prosecutor, City of Chicago, 1954-1958; arbitrator, Illinois Industrial Commission, 1960-1964; member, Illinois House of Representatives, Springfield, 1965-1976; member, Illinois Senate, Springfield, 1976-1980; member, 97th-98th Congresses from 1st Illinois District, 1981-1983; mayor, City of Chicago, 1983-1987.
Vice president Americans for Democratic Action. Board directors Suburban Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Founder, president Washington Youth and Community Organization.
Board directors Mid-South Mental Health Association With United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946, PTO. Member American Veterans Association, Cook County Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, National Bar Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Urban League, Nu Beta Epsilon.