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Dow Wilson

d. 1966

American trade unionist (died 1966)

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About Dow Wilson

Dow Wilson was an American trade unionist and activist for union democracy. He was secretary of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local #4, based in San Francisco, when he was assassinated by a shotgun blast on April 5, 1966, near the San Francisco Labor Temple. A month later, Lloyd Green, president of the nearby Hayward, California local and a colleague of Wilson's, was also assassinated.

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Important facts

Died
1966

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dow Wilson?

American trade unionist (died 1966)

When did Dow Wilson die?

Dow Wilson died in 1966.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dow Wilson

· Wikidata: Q123196177

· DBpedia: Dow Wilson

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