Eugene V. Debs
American labor and political leader (1855–1926) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eugene Victor "Gene" Debs (November 5, 1855 – October 20, 1926) was an American union leader, one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or the Wobblies), and a five times candidate of the Socialist Party of America for President of the United States.[1] Through his presidential candidacies, as well as his work with labor movements, Debs eventually became one of the best-known socialists living in the United States. He earned about a million votes in one election while being in prison.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the Indiana Senate from the 8th district, Personal details ...
Eugene V. Debs | |
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Member of the Indiana Senate from the 8th district | |
In office 1885–1889 | |
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Born | Eugene Victor Debs (1855-11-05)November 5, 1855 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | October 20, 1926(1926-10-20) (aged 70) Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Socialist |
Other political affiliations | Social Democratic Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Kate Metzel (m. 1885) |
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