John Phillip White

John Phillip White
7th President of the United Mine Workers
In office
1911–1917
Preceded byThomas Lewis
Succeeded byFrank Hayes
Personal details
Born(1870-02-28)February 28, 1870
Coal Valley, Illinois
DiedSeptember 21, 1934(1934-09-21) (aged 64)
Des Moines, Iowa
NationalityAmerican
OccupationMiner; Labor leader; Civil servant
Known forPresident, United Mine Workers of America

John Phillip White (February 28, 1870 – September 21, 1934) was a miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1911 to 1917.