Who was terrence powderly?

Answer 1

The leader of the Knights of Labor, who saw the organization as a political force.

Terence Powderly, the son of Irish immigrants, was born in Pennsylvania on 22nd January, 1849. He worked as a machinist and joined the Knights of Labor in 1874. He advanced rapidly in the organization and after five years was appointed as grand master workman, the union's highest post. He was instrumental in the establishment of labor bureaus and arbitration systems in a large number of states.