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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: New Leadership [Pdf]
"New Leadership" is Harold Washington's Acceptance Speech as Mayor of Chicago on April 12, 1983. It is followed by an assignment which requires students to provide evidence from the text; it includes comparing Washington's election as...
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Tom L. Johnson
A biography of Progressive Cleveland mayor Tom Johnson, who fought for municipal reforms around the turn of the 19th century.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Samuel M. Jones
Read a biography of the mayor of Toledo, Samuel Jones, who followed Progressive principles. Find out how he treated his employees when he was in the oil business, and see how he tried to improve the lives of his constituents.
Other
Toledo Ohio: Remembering the "Golden Rule"
A biography of Samuel M. Jones that details both his private and public life. Read about how he treated his employees of his company, S.M. Jones Company, and how he carried those progressive ideas to his terms as mayor of Toledo.
University of Chicago
The Founders' Constitution: Amendment V: Barron v. Baltimore
Provides the opinion of the Supreme Court written by Chief Justice Marshall in the case of Barron v. Mayor of Baltimore.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Harold Washington's Speech [Pdf]
"Harold Washington's Acceptance Speech" is a one page, excerpt from a speech given by Harold Washington after being elected as mayor of Chicago on April 12, 1983. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to...
Other
Milwaukee Publishers: Frank P. Zeidler: A Liberal in City Government
Frank Zeidler was mayor of Milwaukee from 1948-1960. He published a book called A Liberal in City Government, which is highlighted on this website. This particular page has a short biography of his life.
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New York City Local Government
Develop an understanding of the New York City's government with this helpful overview of the mayor, city council, board of elections, and the campaign finance board.
Other
Encyclopedia of Cleveland History:baker, Newton Diehl
A brief biography of Newton Diehl Baker, activist mayor of Cleveland, and Woodrow Wilson's secretary of War during World War I.
Read Works
Read Works: The Circus Comes to Town
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a mayor who has to solve a problem in her town. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Black Past
Black Past: Harold Washington (1922 1987)
This biography profiles the political career of Harold Washington, the first African American mayor of Chicago.
Black Past
Black Past: Young, Coleman
This encyclopedia entry recounts the colorful life of Coleman Young, long time mayor of Detroit.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Richard J. Daley
A brief, objective biographical sketch of Richard J. Daley, long-time mayor of Chicago.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: The Famous and Remarkable History of Sir Richard Whittington
This ebook version of Unknown author's The Famous And Remarkable History Of Sir Richard Whittington, Three Times Lord-Mayor Of London has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Carl Stokes
Biographical sketch of American lawyer and politician, Carl Stokes, who became the first African-American to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city, having been elected to that office in Cleveland, Ohio (1967-71).
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Coleman Young
Biographical sketch of Coleman Young, first African American mayor of Detroit.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Auto Da Fe on Plaza Mayor, Madrid
An image of "Auto-da-fe on Plaza Mayor, Madrid", created by Francisco Rizi in 1683 (Oil on canvas, 277 x 438 cm).
Curated OER
London: Westminster Bridge From the North on Lord Mayor's Day
An image of "London: Westminster Bridge from the North on Lord Mayor's Day", created by Canaletto in 1746 (Oil on canvas, 96 x 137,5 cm).
Curated OER
The River Thames With St. Paul's Cathedral on Lord Mayor's Day
An image of "The River Thames with St. Paul's Cathedral on Lord Mayor's Day", created by Canaletto from 1746-47 (Oil on canvas).
CNN
Cnn: New Orleans Disaster Plan: Get Out of Town
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Homeland Security announces the new evacuation plan for New Orleans in case of disaster. This interesting article also recaps evacuation problems that plagued New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, as well...
CNN
Cnn: Katrina Evacuees Weigh Possible Return
In-depth report examining Hurricane Katrina evacuees and discussing the issues they face as they decide to move back to New Orleans. The New Orleans levee system, living conditions, Mayor Nagin's plan to rebuild New Orleans, and other...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: General William T. Sherman on War, 1864
Primary source full text of letter written by General William T. Sherman and sent to Atlanta mayor, James M. Calhoun, with a directive to evacuate all civilians from the city before Sherman's troops moved in.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Perfect Parade
Help Max and Ruthie set up the band following the mayor's directions. The activity sheet and teacher's guide will help make this into a fun lesson.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Curious George: Sail a Boat
In the Curious George video Junky Monkey, George sees treasures where others see trash. He transforms his junk collection into a masterpiece- reusing and recycling items from the street. Will the mayor declare George and his friends the...