Meany Funeral Draws Crowds at St Matthews Cathedral
Attendees gather for George Meany’s funeral at St Matthews Cathedral Washington at 10 am with hopes of crowds rivaling JFK’s. The tribute recalls Meany’s fierce union loyalty and close ties with family and friends, amid reflections on his hip replacement, long marriage to Eugenia, and a life of public service and political fervor.
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Meany remembered as labor's strongest figure
The newspaper tribute recalls George Meany as a major labor leader who earned international recognition, noting his wake details and his post as AFL-CIO president Lane Kirkland sent the telegram. It also comments on Pat Christoff’s four month jail sentence and questions about Community College leadership and funding.
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