Terence Powderly
Terence Powderly was an influential American labor leader and the head of the Knights of Labor, a significant labor organization in the late 19th century. Born in Pennsylvania in 1849, he played a critical role in advocating for workers' rights, including the demand for an eight-hour workday. Under his leadership, the Knights of Labor expanded dramatically, allowing the inclusion of unskilled workers, immigrants, and women, fundamentally changing the landscape of American labor movements.
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Terence Powderly was a key figure who organized the Knights of Labor on a national scale.
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