Anton Cermak (May 9, 1873 – March 6, 1933) was an American Democratic politician who was elected mayor of Chicago in 1931. He was assassinated during his term in 1933 by Giuseppe Zangara.

Quotes

  • It is true that I have not come on the Mayflower but I came as fast as I could.
    • In response to "Big Bill" Thomson, who made ​​fun of his origins in Bohemia
    • Francois Hollande, June 15, 2007, in the magazine History, No. 339, Chicago Record, "The Saga of a Democratic stronghold," p. 43, appeared in February 2009, Pap Ndiaye and Caroline Rolland.
  • I'm glad it was me instead of you
    • Cermak's alleged words to Franklin Roosevelt after he was shot.
    • O'Connor, Len: Clout: Mayor Daley and His City. McGraw-Hill/Contemporary, 1984. ISBN 0-8092-5424-7.
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