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Samuel Gompers (né Gumpertz; January 27, 1850 – December 11, 1924) [1] [2] was a British-born American cigar maker, labor union leader and a key figure in American labor history. Gompers founded the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and served as the organization's president from 1886 to 1894, and from 1895 until his death in 1924.
An amendment in 1988 specified that the lieutenant governor would be elected on the same ticket as the governor. [30] If the office becomes vacant, it devolves upon the lieutenant governor for the remainder of the term or vacancy. [31] Prior to 1857, if the office became vacant, the Secretary of State of Iowa would act as governor. [32]
This is a list of lieutenant governors of the U.S. state of Iowa. The state constitution describes the responsibilities of the position: "The lieutenant governor shall have the duties provided by law and those duties of the governor assigned to the lieutenant governor by the governor." [1] [2]
The Samuel Gompers Memorial is a bronze collection of statues in Washington, D.C., sited on a triangular park at the intersection of 11th Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and N Street NW. Samuel Gompers was an English-born American who grew up working in cigar factories, where he witnessed the long hours and dangerous conditions people experienced ...
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Governor of Iowa: Ansel Briggs ... Samuel Gompers, labor union leader (died 1924) ... ninth vice president of the United States from 1837 to 1841, ...
Meanwhile, vice-presidential nominee Kern focused on campaigning in the South. [5] As in 1896 and 1900, Bryan attracted large crowds and gave numerous speeches each day (including a record-breaking 30). [5] Due to his older age, Bryan became more exhausted as a result of giving so many speeches than he was back in 1896 and 1900. [5]
Pages in category "Governors of Iowa" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ... Samuel J. Kirkwood;