Jacob S. Potofsky | |
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.jpg) Potofsky in 1957 | |
| President of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America | |
| In office 1946–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Sidney Hillman |
| Succeeded by | Murray Finley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Samuel Potofsky November 26, 1894 Radomyshl, Russian Empire |
| Died | August 5, 1979 (aged 84) New York City, United States |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Political party | American Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Callie Taylor; Blance Lydia Zetland |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Labor leader |
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Jacob Samuel Potofsky (November 26, 1894 – August 5, 1979) was a Russian-born American trade unionist, best known as second president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, succeeding founder Sidney Hillman.[1]
- ^ "Jacob Potofsky, Longtime Head of Clothing Workers, Dies at 84" (PDF). New York Times. 6 August 1979. pp. D9. Retrieved 22 January 2018.