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Many good memories here of Don Rose! I participated in many events with which he was involved. Mayor Daley shared certain unfortunate characteristics with a Recent Nation Leader (but without atom bombs at his disposal). Don Rose stood up against this and lots more!

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Dec 31, 2021·edited Dec 31, 2021Liked by Meredith

Great read, Jon, and what a fascinating man with such a rich history. Your own personal anecdote(s) as a child in Chicago whose parents were so socially conscious and involved in the 60’s is such a unique and interesting perspective on events seared into MY memory (as a fellow youngster during those turbulent times).

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Dec 30, 2021·edited Dec 30, 2021

In the 60s Chicago seems to have been a boiling stew of a city (race, Vietnam, corruption, etc.). How did anyone ever survive the frequent clashes? Bebop and cool jazz.

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Great interview...good to hear both of your thoughts. Here is to hoping that the lessons learned from the past will somehow impact the new leaders coming up...

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