George Dunne
George W. Dunne (February 20, 1913 – May 28, 2006) was an American politician within the Democratic Party from Chicago, Illinois. He was President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 1969 to 1991; the longest service of anyone holding that office.
George Dunne | |
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President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
In office January 1969 – December 1990 | |
Preceded by | Richard B. Ogilvie |
Succeeded by | Richard Phelan |
Chair of the Cook County Democratic Party | |
In office 1987–1990 | |
Preceded by | Edward Vrdolyak |
Succeeded by | Thomas G. Lyons |
In office 1976–1982 | |
Preceded by | Richard J. Daley |
Succeeded by | Edward Vrdolyak |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | February 20, 1913
Died | May 28, 2006 93) Hebron, Illinois, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Claudia Grimaldi |
Children | 3, including Murphy |
Education | Northwestern University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1945 (active) 1951–1953 (reserve) |
Unit | 126th Fighter-Bomber Wing (active) Illinois Air National Guard (reserve) |
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