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Vice President
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
delivered the keynote address at 5th Annual Richard J. Daley Urban Forum
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Learning From The Legacy...
Throughout his tenure in office, Mayor Richard J. Daley played a prominent role in shaping America's urban landscape. By successfully managing the complex issues associated with running a major metropolitan city, Mayor Daley provided a model for being an effective urban leader. His principles and practices are still highly-regarded and respected by members of the global community.
The Inaugural Richard J. Daley Urban Forum provided a sweeping retrospective of the half-century that encompassed the career of the late Mayor and the period of his impact on Chicago and the national political landscape. Speakers emphasized areas in which the Mayor's decisions affected the quality of life of citizens. By providing a broad overview of urban history and urban issues, centered on the career of Richard J. Daley, the Inaugural Forum established a range of subjects that will be explored in detail in subsequent forums.
