Anton Cermak

1873–1933 (age 60)

politician

Biography

Anton Cermak, born in 1873, rose to prominence as a dedicated public servant, becoming the mayor of Chicago in 1931 and striving to bridge divisions in a city of immigrants and industry.

His life was cut short in 1933, yet his legacy of civic commitment and hope for unity endures beyond his resting place at Bohemian National Cemetery.