Lane Kirkland
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Joseph Lane Kirkland (March 12, 1922 – August 14, 1999) was an American labor union leader who served as President of the AFL–CIO from 1979 to 1995.
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Lane Kirkland | |
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2nd President of the AFL–CIO | |
In office 1979–1995 | |
Preceded by | George Meany |
Succeeded by | Thomas R. Donahue |
2nd Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL–CIO | |
In office 1969–1979 | |
Preceded by | William F. Schnitzler |
Succeeded by | Thomas R. Donahue |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Lane Kirkland (1922-03-12)March 12, 1922 Camden, South Carolina, US |
Died | August 14, 1999(1999-08-14) (aged 77) Washington, D.C., US |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Labor leader |
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