On December 20, 1976, Mayor Richard J. Daley died of a heart attack.

Sign at Soldier Field: “We Join in Mourning Our Great Leader Richard J. Daley. Goodbye, Friend,” January 1977. RJD_04_01_0037_0009_004

Mayor Richard J. Daley, side view. Photo: László Condor. MSLASZ13_0002_0010_003