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MeanyGeorge Meany Boulevard (Queens) Present name:Cross Bay Boulevard Location:158th Avenue and 159th Avenue Honoree: George Meany (1894-1980) became President of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1952. He helped bring about the merger of the AFL and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1955, after 20 years of bitter rivalry. (RGPR) LL:1999/64 |
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