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Henry HornerFamous memorial
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- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
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- 6 Oct 1940 (aged 61)Winnetka, Cook County, Illinois, USA
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- Chicago,Cook County,Illinois,USAAdd to Map
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- Mount Mayriv
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- 9348698View Source
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Illinois Governor. Educated at the University of Chicago, he graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1898, was admitted to the bar, and established a legal career in Chicago, Illinois. He secured an appointment as a Cook County probate judge in 1915 and served for eighteen years. In 1933, he was elected as a Democrat, the state's first Jewish Governor of Illinois, serving until 1940. During his two terms, the 18th Amendment was ratified, ending prohibition, a two percent sales tax rate was endorsed, and a state tax on real estate and personal property that funded much-needed welfare programs during the Depression. Also, a permanent voters' registration system was enacted that required voters' signatures to match records kept on file by election officials. After leaving office, he died shortly after from a stroke. A few years after his death, Chicago named Horner Park, at 2741 W. Montrose Ave, in honor of Henry Horner, recognizing his solid reputation for integrity.
Illinois Governor. Educated at the University of Chicago, he graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1898, was admitted to the bar, and established a legal career in Chicago, Illinois. He secured an appointment as a Cook County probate judge in 1915 and served for eighteen years. In 1933, he was elected as a Democrat, the state's first Jewish Governor of Illinois, serving until 1940. During his two terms, the 18th Amendment was ratified, ending prohibition, a two percent sales tax rate was endorsed, and a state tax on real estate and personal property that funded much-needed welfare programs during the Depression. Also, a permanent voters' registration system was enacted that required voters' signatures to match records kept on file by election officials. After leaving office, he died shortly after from a stroke. A few years after his death, Chicago named Horner Park, at 2741 W. Montrose Ave, in honor of Henry Horner, recognizing his solid reputation for integrity.
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- Originally Created by:David M. Habben
- Added: Aug 21, 2004
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- Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9348698/henry-horner: accessed), memorial page for Henry Horner (30 Nov 1878–6 Oct 1940), Find a Grave Memorial ID9348698, citing Zion Gardens, Inc., Chicago,Cook County,Illinois,USA;Maintained by Find a Grave.
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