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American Experience S8E6 — Daley: The Last Boss
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American Experience•Season 8•Episode 6

Daley: The Last Boss

6.9/10 · 16 votesJan 22, 199655 min

Ranked #9 of 9 in Season 8•−0.4 vs season avg

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Richard J. Daley was born on a street he would never leave and christened in the small church in which he would be buried. His climb up the political ladder to become Mayor was slow and methodical; in a job he coveted, he built a

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Episode Summary

"Daley: The Last Boss" is episode 6 of American Experience season 8. It scored 6.9/10 from 16 votes, ranking #9 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on January 22, 1996.

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