George Meany and His Times, A Biography

George Meany and His Times, A Biography by Archie Robinson. Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 1981. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. Outside corners bumped. 445 Pgs. ISBN 0671421638. LCCN 81-13616. George Meany was not only the architect of the AFL-CIO, its leader, its most articulate spokesman and its enduring symbol for twenty-four years; he was also one of America's most influential lobbyists for progressive legislation and one of the world's most controversial, outspoken and incorruptible public figures. This is his own story, told largely in his own words excerpted from taped interviews that began in late 1975 and ended July 1979, six months before his death. Illustrated with black and white photos. Description text copyright 2017 BooksForComfort. Item ID 31778.