Archibald Carey Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Archibald Carey Jr.

American politician

Date of Birth: 29-Feb-1908

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 20-Apr-1981

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Archibald Carey Jr.

  • Archibald James Carey Jr.
  • (February 29, 1908 – April 20, 1981) was an American lawyer, judge, politician, diplomat, and clergyman from the South Side of Chicago.
  • He was elected as a city alderman and served for eight years under the patronage of the politician William L.
  • Dawson.
  • He served for several years as a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, when he became known as a civil rights activist.
  • In 1957, he was appointed by President Dwight Eisenhower as chair of his committee on government employment policy, which worked to reduce racial discrimination. Appointed to the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois in 1966, Judge Carey became a major figure in Chicago's political life, serving until 1979.
  • He won numerous awards for his oratorical skills and contributions to civic improvement.

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