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Mayor Carter Henry Harrison, a 68-year-old white male, was assassinated on October 28, 1893, in Chicago, Illinois. Harrison, who was serving his fifth term as mayor, was a prominent figure known for his dedication to the city and its people. His death occurred just as Chicago was celebrating the success of the World's Columbian Exposition, a significant event that showcased the city's recovery and growth following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
On the evening of his assassination, Mayor ...Read More
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Mayor Carter Henry Harrison, Sr.
Male
White / Caucasian
Chicago
IL
1893-10-28
68
Carter
Harrison
11/26/2025
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I've been reading about Mayor Harrison's assassination, and it struck me how vulnerable public figur... ...Read More
11/06/2024
11/06/2024
I came across a fascinating detail about the aftermath of Mayor Harrison's assassination. While ever... ...Read More
11/28/2023
11/28/2023
