Articles related to "John L Lewis"



Agnes Burns Wieck: A Leader of Joan of Arcs -- Part II
This is the second part of an article about labor organizer Agnes Burns Wieck
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part III
Frank J. Hayes,John L. Lewis,American Federation of Labor,AFL, Congress of Inidustrial Organizations (CIO),United Mine Workers of America, UMWA,Thomas Kennedy,Philip Murray,W. A. Boyle,Tony Boyle,Jock Yablonski,Cabin Creek, West Virginia,Arnold Miller,Sam Church

The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part II
This article, the second of four parts, presents brief biographical sketches of presidents of the United Mine Workers of America, from John Mitchell, elected in 1898 through Frank J. Hayes, who left office January 1, 1920.
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part IV
The final part of a four-part series about the past presidents of the United Mine Workers of America.
sam church matewan tony boyle thomas lewis arnold r. miller

1907 Deadly Coal Mine Disasters
Hundreds of Italian and Hungarian immigrants were among the 601 workers killed in the record breaking 1907 West Virginia and Pennsylvania coal mine explosions.
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What Would Shakespeare Eat?
One fascinating way to learn about plant history is to look at literature. Shakespeare is a great place to start.
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COAL: a place in history, but what about the future...
A look at the future of coal...
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Ken Burns' World War II PBS Documentary
"The War" is a 14-hour documentary based on personal WWII battlefield and home front experiences. It includes Tom Hanks narration and Wynton Marsalis & Gene Scheer music
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Marine Field Guides
How to choose the right field guide, and how then to purchase it.
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Long Shot Champ
Director Ron Howard did good job of keepng the movie <i>Cinderella Man</i> close to the facts.
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Midsummer Update – Ysgrif Ganol Haf
Some bite-sized updates on Welsh resources to enhance your summer learning, plus a preview of upcoming articles.
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Mother Jones: The "Miners' Angel" - Part II
This installment concludes the brief biography of Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, begun in the February 12 issue.

SPOOF II: HOT SHOTS PART DEUX, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S LOADED WEAPON 1, ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS
Alook at HOT SHOTS PART DEUX, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S LOADED WEAPON ONE, and ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS, three attempts at the spoof genre.
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The Science Fiction Movie The Lost World (1925)
The Lost World's stop-action animation dinosaurs, created by early special effects master Willis O'Brien, are the real stars of this 1920s silent science fiction movie.
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The West Virginia Coal Mine Wars
West Virginia coal operators push miners to extremes. They push back with rebellion and an invasion that involves thousands of men.
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Welsh: The Language of Song, Part I
From choirs to cerdd dant to the Gymanfa Ganu, Welsh-language musical traditions are plentiful and widely enjoyed.

FACES: The grandmother of all agitator - Mary "Mother" Jones
A look at the woman once called "the most dangerous woman in America"
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The Dragon Lady Conquers America Part I
When China's Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek needed to change America's wartime strategy he played his American card -- his wife Madame Chiang Kai-shek.
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