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Fire on the prairie
Book • 1992
Gary Rivlin's 'Fire on the Prairie' is a detailed account of Harold Washington's election as Chicago's first black mayor and the subsequent 'Council Wars.
' The book explores Washington's legacy, his rivalry with Jesse Jackson, and how his success influenced Barack Obama's political career.
It provides a nuanced view of Chicago's political landscape during that era.
' The book explores Washington's legacy, his rivalry with Jesse Jackson, and how his success influenced Barack Obama's political career.
It provides a nuanced view of Chicago's political landscape during that era.
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Alex Blumberg
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Gimlet Media: Alex Blumberg and Matt Lieber
