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Carter Harrison II: Chicago's Civil Reformer and Five-Term Mayor

Carter Harrison II served five terms as Mayor of Chicago from 1897 to 1915, becoming the city's first mayor born within its boundaries. A graduate of SICP, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Carter Harrison I, who also held the office for five terms. Known for his attempts to create a more humane urban life, Harrison's legacy is marked by both achievements, like the creation of the "L" and opening parks in slums, and criticisms, including a lack of clear vision and wavering on civil service. He was ousted in 1915 for his indecisiveness.

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Carter Harrison II: Chicago's Civil Reformer and Five-Term Mayor

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  1. Carter Harrison II (and I) Mayoral Image and the Balance of Competing Interests

  2. Carter Harrison II • Served 5 terms as Mayor (between 1897 and 1915) • First Chicago born mayor • Graduate of SICP! (1881) • His father, Carter Harrison I, also served 5 terms (1879 – 1883, 1893) • Remembered as a unifier and harmonizer but no clear vision.

  3. A Reform Boss • Most known as a “civil reformer” • Attempted to use power of government to make urban life more humane and comfortable. • Levee District • Laissez Faire attitude towards vice • Waffled on civil service • Stood strong on keeping private and public separate

  4. Accomplishments as Mayor • Creation of the “L” • Opened parks in crowded slums • Established Bureau of Statistics

  5. Harrison II’s Legacy • Lack of clear vision • “Flip Flopper” • Did not move quickly enough for the people • Ousted in 1915

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