George Meany
American trade unionist
William George Meany was an American labor union leader for 57 years. He was the key figure in the creation of the AFL–CIO and served as the AFL–CIO's first president, from 1955 to 1979.
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Born: August 16, 1894, New York, NY
Died: January 10, 1980 (age 85 years), Washington, D.C.
Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Laetare Medal, and Freedom Award
Spouse: Eugenia Meany (m. 1919)
Organizations founded: AFL-CIO and National Labor College
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