1939 Vintage Press Photo by ACME.
William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson, three-time mayor and perennial candidate, again seeks the Republican nomination in the mayoral primaries, February 28. He is opposed by Dwight H. Green, former United States District Attorney.
William Hale Thompson Jr. was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931. Known as "Big Bill", he is the most recent Republican to have served as mayor of Chicago.
Photo is Dated: February 23, 1939.
THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PHOTO, NOT A COPY OR SCANS.
Photo Measures Approximately: 5.75 x 7.75 Inches.
THERE ARE FEW MINOR CREASE MARKINGS.
Part Number: AAA72201
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