Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Italian-American anarchist and activist
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Died
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Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Anarchist and political activist participated in the early 20th century labor movement in the United States. Involved in the Sacco and Vanzetti case, which became a symbol of political repression and social injustice. Arrested in 1920, convicted of robbery and murder in a trial widely criticized for bias against immigrants and anarchists. Execution by electric chair occurred in 1927, leading to protests and controversy both in the U.S. and abroad.
Involvement in the Sacco and Vanzetti trial
Execution in 1927, sparking global protests
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