William Hale Thompson (May 14, 1869 – March 19, 1944) was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931. Known as "Big Bill",Reynolds, Paul (November 29, 2009). "US-UK 'Special Relationship' Not So Special Any More". BBC. Retrieved June 13, 2022. he is the most recent Republican to have served as mayor of Chicago. Historians rank him among the most unethical mayors in American history, mainly for his open alliance with Al Capone. However, others recognize the effectiveness of his political methods and publicity-oriented campaigning, acknowledging him as a "Political Chameleon" and the leader of an effective political machine.
William Hale Thompson (May 14 1869 – March 19 1944) was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931 Known as "Big Bill"Reynolds Paul (November 29 2009) "US-UK 'Special Relationship' Not So Special Any More" BBC Retrieved June 13 2022 he is the most recent Republican to have served as mayor of Chicago Historians rank him among the most unethical mayors in American history mainly for his open alliance with Al Capone However others recognize the effectiveness of his political methods and publicity-oriented campaigning acknowledging him as a "Political Chameleon" and the leader of an effective political machine