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Richard J. Daley

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American politician Richard J. Daley 38th Mayor of Chicago In office April 20, 1955 – December 20, 1976 Preceded by Martin H. Kennelly Succeeded by Michael Bilandic Personal details Born Richard Joseph Daley ( 1902-05-15 ) May 15, 1902 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died December 20, 1976 (1976-12-20) (aged 74) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Resting place Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Sis Guilfoyle ( m.   1936 ) Children 7, including Richard, John, and William Relatives Patrick R. Daley (grandson) Education DePaul University (LLB) This article is part of a series about Richard J. Daley Daley family Mayoralty Elections 1955 1959 1963 1967 1971 1975 United States Conference of Mayors Construction of Chicago Civic Center Construction of McCormick Place Events hosted by city 1959 Pan American Games Law enforcement 1968 Chicago riots 1968 Democratic National Convention prote...

Embalming

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"Embalmer" redirects here. For other uses, see The Embalmer, Embalmer (band), and Embalming (manga). Llullaillaco mummies (Embalming by Freeze-drying) Embalming is the art and science of preserving human or animal remains by treating them (in its modern form with chemicals) to forestall decomposition. The intention is usually to make the deceased suitable for public or private viewing as part of the funeral ceremony, or keep them preserved for medical purposes in an anatomical laboratory. The three goals of embalming are sanitization, presentation, and preservation, with restoration being an important additional factor in some instances. Performed successfully embalming can help preserve the body for a duration of many years. [1] Embalming has a very long and cross-cultural history, with many cultures giving the embalming processes a greater religious meaning. Embalming is distinct from taxidermy. Embalming preserves the human body intact, whereas taxidermy is ...