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 | Revisionism Communism |
William Z. Foster (February 25, 1881 – September 1, 1961) was a Statesian labor organizer and Communist politician, who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) from 1945 to 1957. He was previously a member of the Socialist Party of America (SPA) and the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).
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)