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Happy Birthday, Les!
Happy Birthday, Les!

Earlier this month, the venerable Les Orear celebrated his 100th birthday. Many may know Les as a founder of the Illinois Labor History Society.   Les led that organization for decades and continues today as its President Emeritus.  I count myself fortunate to have been able to collaborate with Les over the years.  Together we created […]