Lane Kirkland | |
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| 2nd President of the AFL–CIO | |
| In office 1979–1995 | |
| Preceded by | George Meany |
| Succeeded by | Thomas R. Donahue |
| 2nd Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL–CIO | |
| In office 1969–1979 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Schnitzler |
| Succeeded by | Thomas R. Donahue |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Lane Kirkland March 12, 1922 Camden, South Carolina, US |
| Died | August 14, 1999 (aged 77) Washington, D.C., US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Labor leader |
Joseph Lane Kirkland (March 12, 1922 – August 14, 1999) was an American labor union leader who served as President of the AFL–CIO from 1979 to 1995.