On the recordMay 15, 2000
Mr. Buchanan, a City of Chicago alderman, recently retired as a life-long resident and public servant of Chicago's 10th Ward. He has lived and served Chicago his entire life.
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Discussing the naming of a post office after John J. Buchanan.
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