Albert Weisbord
American activist, Communist League founder
Born
Died
1977
49 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An activist involved in the labor movement, played a significant role in the early 20th-century communist movement in the United States. Founded the Communist League of Struggle, which aimed to unite and organize workers under communist principles. Engaged in political education and organizing efforts throughout the 1930s and 1940s. The organization worked to address worker rights and advocated for socialist policies during a time of economic hardship in the U.S.
Founded the Communist League of Struggle
Organized labor movements
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