Oral history interview with Toni L. Preckwinkle, 2020
Abstract
Toni Preckwinkle narrates the evolution of her involvement in Chicago municipal politics since the 1960s, including her campaign work and service on the Chicago City Council. Preckwinkle discusses her initial work with Obama and the circumstances surrounding his eventual run for Illinois State Senate, including her decision to affirm his run. Preckwinkle also describes the evolution of Obama's camp aign apparatus in the 1990s and 2000s. In addition, Preckwinkle comments on race as a factor in Illinois electoral politics, campaigns, and corruption investigations. Preckwinkle also reflects on Obama's legacy and enduring impact on Black Americans, particularly in Chicago
Presidents--United States; Presidential campaigns--United States; Chicago (Ill.); Illinois Politics and government; Preckwinkle, Toni Reed, 1947-; Obama, Barack
Format
oral histories
Genre
Interviews
Date
2020
Physical Description
39 pages
Note (Biographical)
Toni Preckwinkle is an American politician who, at the time of the interview, is serving as president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. She has been in this role since 2010 and was the first woman elected to this postion. From 1991 to 2010, s he served five terms as council member of the Chicago City Council, representing Chicago's fourth ward
Note
Interviewed by Adam Green on December 7, 2020. This interview is part of the University of Chicago: Obama Presidency Oral History
Note (Provenance)
Toni L. Preckwinkle, Gift, transferred from Columbia Center for Oral History Research 2022