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John Mitchell, 1870-1919 (2)

Spring Valley, IL , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 41° 19' 39.54", -89° 11' 36.120012"
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Pioneer resident of Spring Valley. Achieved national prominence in the settlement of the Pennsylvania anthracite miners strike in 1902 with the cooperation of President Theodore Roosevelt. President of the United Mine Workers, 1889-1908. Author of two widely-read books on union recognition. Often acclaimed as an enlightened and fair minded labor leader.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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