1959 Press Photo United Mine Workers President before House Labor Committee

Stepping down - John L. Lewis, who announced today in Washington that he will resign next year as president of the United Mine Workers, is shown during an appearance before the House Labor Committee earlier this year. Lewis, who has headed the UMW for 40 years, will be 80 next February.

Photo is dated 1959.

Photo measures 6.25 x 10.25 inches.