Which school system did Daley take over?
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Chicago Public Schools
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Answer
The Chicago Public Schools system was taken over by Richard J. Daley in 1955, when he was elected mayor of Chicago. Daley's control over the school system was so extensive that he was able to appoint his own school board, which was responsible for hiring and firing teachers and administrators
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