William Z. Foster
American labor organizer and Communist politician (1881–1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Z. Foster (February 25, 1881 – September 1, 1961) was a radical American labor organizer and Communist politician, whose career included serving as General Secretary of the Communist Party USA from 1945 to 1957. He was previously a member of the Socialist Party of America and the Industrial Workers of the World, leading the drive to organize packinghouse industry workers during World War I and the steel strike of 1919.[1]
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William Z. Foster | |
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Chairman of the Communist Party USA | |
In office 1945–1957 | |
Preceded by | Earl Browder |
Succeeded by | Eugene Dennis |
In office 1924–1934 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Earl Browder |
Personal details | |
Born | William Edward Foster (1881-02-25)February 25, 1881 Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | September 1, 1961(1961-09-01) (aged 80) Moscow, Soviet Union |
Political party | Communist Party USA |
Other political affiliations | Socialist Party of America |
Occupation | Trade union leader, politician |
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