John L. Lewis - Union Leader

John L. Lewis was one of the most powerful political leaders of the 20th century. His life illuminates the rise of the American labor movement. As head of the United Mine Workers from 1919 until 1960 he greatly influenced West Virginia history.

portrayed by:
Gene Worthington
P.O. Box 383
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304)574-4840

The Characters

Louisa May Alcott
Margaret Blennerhassett
Pearl Buck
Martin Delany
Emily Dickinson
Emma Edmonds
Devil Anse Hatfield
Collis P. Huntington
Robert E. Lee
John L. Lewis
Mary Todd Lincoln
Chief John Logan
Anne Spencer
Harriet Tubman
Booker T. Washington
Ida B. Wells
Carter G. Woodson