Terrence Powderly (jan 22, 1849 – jun 24, 1924)
Description:
Terence Vincent Powderly was an American labor union leader, politician and attorney, best known as head of the Knights of Labor in the late 1880s. Born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, he was later elected mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, for three 2-year terms, starting in 1878.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 22, 1849
jun 24, 1924
~ 75 years