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William Z. Foster | |
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| Born | February 25, 1881 Taunton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | September 1, 1961 (aged 80) Moscow, RSFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Statesian |
| Political orientation | Marxism–Leninism |
William Z. Foster (February 25, 1881 – September 1, 1961) was a radical Statesian 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 the packinghouse industry during the First World War and the steel strike of 1919.[1]
Early life
William Foster was raised by his Irish immigrant father to Fenian nationalism.
Political career
Early labour movement
Communist Party
Works
- Toward Soviet America
- From Bryan to Stalin (Autobiographical text)