Archibald Carey Jr.
Archibald Carey Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court | |
| In office 1966–1979 | |
| Member of the President's Committee on Government Employment Policy | |
| In office 1957–1961 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Maxwell Abbell |
| United States Alternate Delegate to the United Nations | |
| In office 1953–1956 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 3rd ward | |
| In office 1947–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Stanton De Priest |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Metcalfe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 29, 1908 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 1981 (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (until 1966) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (after 1966) |
| Spouse | Hazel Harper |
| Children | Carolyn Eloise |
| Alma mater | |
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.