Lane Kirkland

American labor leader (1922-1999) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 77

Joseph Lane Kirkland was an American labor union leader who served as President of the AFL-CIO from 1979 to 1995.

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A typical day, 30 days to 9 October 2026

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A life in dates

1999Died14 August 19991994Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1992Phoenix AwardAward1981Freedom AwardAward1922Born12 March 1922

Presidential Medal of Freedom1994

Phoenix Award1992

Freedom Award1981

Order of the White Eagle

Presidential Citizens Medal

Four Freedoms Award - Freedom from Want

Democracy Service Medal

Country

United States