Terence V. Powderly

Biography

Terence V. Powderly rose from humble beginnings to lead the Knights of Labor, guiding America’s early labor movement with courage and compassion. His belief that work should bring dignity to every person underpinned efforts to bridge divides and foster better conditions for working families.

His final resting place in Rock Creek Cemetery stands as a tribute to his pioneering role in labor history and to a lifelong pursuit of justice for workers across the nation.