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Jimmy Hoffa (James Riddle Hoffa)

Jimmy Hoffa, born James Riddle Hoffa in 1913, was a prominent American labor union leader who served as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1957 to 1971. He was known for organizing workers, advocating for better wages and conditions, and wielding significant influence in American labor and politics. Hoffa's disappearance in 1975 remains one of the most famous unsolved mysteries, fueling speculation about his potential criminal associations and disappearance. His legacy is complex, blending contributions to workers' rights with allegations of organized crime ties.