Bessie Lou Cornett Parker

Bessie Lou Cornett Parker

Deceased · Born: Jun 1, 1948 · Died: Feb 17, 2010

Personal Details

BornJun 1, 1948 Pikeville, Kentucky, USA

Biography

Bessie Lou Cornett Parker, a trailblazing American figure, left an enduring and profound impact on the world through her remarkable and far-reaching accomplishments, with a special emphasis on her crucial and influential role in the United Mine Workers of America (UMW) Bituminous coal strike of 1977-78, a landmark event in the annals of labor history that continues to resonate and shape the trajectory of the labor movement to this day.

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