Chicago

The video explores the origins of Chicago's name, tracing it back to a Native American term for wild onion, which was adapted by French settlers. It highlights the role of French explorers in the region and focuses on Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a free black man from Haiti, who established a successful trading post in Chicago. His contributions are recognized with a plaque and a bronze bust, marking his legacy as the city's first permanent resident.

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