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Exploring Chicago's rich history, this book chronicles significant events and notable figures from the city's founding in 1779 to Oprah Winfrey's rise in 1984. Highlights include the transformative 1893 World's Fair, America's inaugural automobile race in 1895, and the clash between federal judge Julius Jennings Hoffman and Yippie leader Abbie Hoffman in 1969. Each tale reveals the vibrant tapestry of the Windy City, showcasing its evolution and the myriad happenings that have shaped its identity.
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Chicago, Scotti Cohn
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Chicago
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Scotti Cohn
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780762750566
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring Chicago's rich history, this book chronicles significant events and notable figures from the city's founding in 1779 to Oprah Winfrey's rise in 1984. Highlights include the transformative 1893 World's Fair, America's inaugural automobile race in 1895, and the clash between federal judge Julius Jennings Hoffman and Yippie leader Abbie Hoffman in 1969. Each tale reveals the vibrant tapestry of the Windy City, showcasing its evolution and the myriad happenings that have shaped its identity.