Jacob Arvey
Deceased Person
1895 – 1977
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Who was Jacob Arvey?
Jacob M. Arvey was an influential Chicago political leader from the Depression era until the mid-1950s. He may be best known for his efforts to end corruption in the Chicago Democratic organization, and for promoting the candidacies of liberal Democratic politicians such as Adlai Stevenson and Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois. He was known as "Jake" and "Jack" at different times in his career.
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- Born
- Nov 3, 1895
Chicago - Also known as
- Jacob M. Arvey
- Died
- Aug 25, 1977
Chicago
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on July 23, 2013
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