John L. Lewis

Quick Facts

Full Name	John L. Lewis
Occupation	Activist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1880(1880-02-12)
Age	144
Date Of Death	2020-07-17
Birthplace	Lucas
Country	United States
Birth City	Iowa
Horoscope	Aquarius

John L. Lewis Biography

John L. Lewis is one of the most popular and richest Activist who was born on February 12, 1880 in Lucas, Iowa, United States. The head of the United Mine Workers Association who was the union’s leader in fighting to improve living conditions and higher standards of work.

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His birthplace was Lucas, Iowa and was the father of Welsh immigrants.

John L. Lewis Net Worth

John L. Lewis is one of the richest Activist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John L. Lewis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was elevated to the head position of the UMWA in 1920, he created the Welfare and Retirement Fund, an historic arrangement with the Federal government, signed by president U.S. himself.

He was the head of the organization of America’s industrial workers The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) along with other unions that are prominent.

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Who is John L. Lewis Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John L. Lewis celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about John L. Lewis

1. John L. Lewis was a prominent American labor leader.
2. He served as the president of United Mine Workers (UMW) for over 40 years.
3. Lewis led successful strikes and negotiated better wages and working conditions.
4. He played a key role in the formation of Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO).
5. Lewis was known for his strong personality and controversial tactics.
6. He supported Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal policies.
7. Lewis retired from UMW in 1960 and passed away in 1969.
8. His legacy includes advancements in workers’ rights and union power.
9. The John L. Lewis Museum is located in Illinois, dedicated to his life’s work.
10. A statue of him stands at the entrance to UMW headquarters in Virginia

What was John L Lewis known for?

Lewis. President of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1920 until 1960 and founding president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) , John Llewellyn Lewis was the dominant voice shaping the labor movement in the 1930s.

How did John L Lewis improve the lives of coal miners?

A powerful speaker and strategist, Lewis used the nation’s dependence on coal to increase the wages and improve the safety of miners, even during several severe recessions. He masterminded a five-month strike, ensuring that the increase in wages gained during World War I would not be lost.

Did John L Lewis support the New Deal?

Although Lewis was a Republican, he favored the New Deal aspects and supported Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1932 and 1936 campaigns. However, Lewis opposed FDR’s third term bid, and resigned the CIO when FDR was re-elected.

Where was John L Lewis born?

Lucas County, IA

Who founded the United Mine Workers?

Founders