On this day in Labor History the year was 1894. That was the birthday of the long-time leader of the AFL-CIO. 
George Meany grew up in the Bronx, with his Irish Catholic family.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1894. That was the birthday of the long-time leader of the AFL-CIO. George Meany grew up in the Bronx, with his Irish Catholic family.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1894.&nbsp;That was the birthday of the long-time leader of the AFL-CIO.&nbsp;
George Meany grew up in the Bronx, with his Irish Catholic family.&nbsp;

August 16 - George Meany is Born

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August 16 - George Meany is Born

August 16 - George Meany is Born