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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.

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Harold Washington

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Recommended by

Ira Glass

as an even-handed history of Harold Washington's years as mayor of Chicago, written by Gary Rivlin.

Mentioned by

Alex Blumberg

as the source material for his first story on This American Life, about Mayor Harold Washington.

Gimlet Media: Alex Blumberg and Matt Lieber

Mentioned by

Ira Glass

as a very even-handed history of

Harold Washington

's years as mayor.

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