Nicola Sacco
Italian-American anarchist and activist
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Died
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Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in Italy, an anarchist and labor activist became a prominent figure in the early 20th-century American labor movement. In 1920, Sacco and a fellow anarchist were convicted of murder in a highly publicized trial criticized for its fairness and due process. Sacco maintained innocence, with many supporting the claim that he was a victim of prejudice against immigrants and anarchists. The case drew significant national attention, leading to ongoing campaigns for their exoneration.
Conviction in the 1920 murder trial
Advocacy against prejudice towards immigrants
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