John Mitchell (labor leader)

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John Mitchell
5th President of the United Mine Workers
In office
1898–1907
Preceded byMichael Ratchford
Succeeded byThomas Lewis
Personal details
Born(1870-02-04)February 4, 1870
Braidwood, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 9, 1919(1919-09-09) (aged 49)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationLabor leader, civil servant
Known forPresident, United Mine Workers of America

John Mitchell (February 4, 1870 – September 9, 1919) was an American labor leader who served as the president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 1908.

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