Martin H. Kennelly
Martin H. Kennelly (August 11, 1887 – November 29, 1961) was an American politician. He was the mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1947–1955). He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Martin H. Kennelly | |
|---|---|
| 47th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office April 15, 1947 – April 20, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Joseph Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Richard J. Daley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1887 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | November 29, 1961 (aged 74) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
Kennelly was born on August 11, 1887 in Chicago, Illinois.[1] He was never married and had no children. Kennelly died on November 29, 1961 from heart failure, aged 74.
Martin H. Kennelly Media
Kennelly, right, with President Harry S. Truman during a presidential visit to Chicago in 1948
Kennelly's grave at Calvary Cemetery
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References
- ↑ Green, Paul M., and Holli, Melvin G. (1995) The Mayors: The Chicago Political Tradition, Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Press, 127-128 ISBN 0-8093-1961-6
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edward J. Kelly |
Mayor of Chicago April 15, 1947–April 20, 1955 |
Succeeded by Richard J. Daley |
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