Harold Gibbons - by Gordon Burnside (Paperback)

About the Book

"Harold Gibbons (1910-1982), leader of St. Louis Teamsters Local 688, fought and defeated Communists and mobsters and was instrumental in ending racial discrimination in the union. Exploring his day-to-day work, the author reveals the full story of Gibbons' secret effort with Kissinger and Hoffa to bring an end to the Vietnam War"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Harold Gibbons (1910-1982), leader of St. Louis Teamsters Local 688, fought and defeated Communists and mobsters and was instrumental in ending racial discrimination in the union. His many friends included Frank Sinatra and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. For a few years, he was Jimmy Hoffa's right-hand man--the two fell out after the Kennedy assassination, which Hoffa celebrated and Gibbons mourned. Exploring his day-to-day work, the author reveals the full story of Gibbons' secret effort with Kissinger and Hoffa to bring an end to the Vietnam War.

Review Quotes

"Burnside has brought the story of Harold Gibbons to life, thanks to some very good research, and to interviews he was able to get with Gibbons' children and associates. Their first-hand accounts breathe life into the story"-Midwest Rewind.

About the Author

Gordon Burnside is a retired newspaper and magazine editor who has written for the New York Times, Commonweal, The Progressive, The Nation and other publications. He lives in Edwardsville, Illinois.