Historical Events tagged with "emma goldman"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Emma Goldman Exiled to Soviet Russia

December 21st, 1919 105 years ago

Emma Goldman, a prominent anarchist and activist, was deported to Russia following her arrest during the Red Scare. Known for her passionate advocacy for women's rights, labor rights, and free speech, Goldman had been a controversial figure in American society. The U.S. government, motivated by fears of radicalism after World War I, targeted anarchists in a series of deportations. Goldman was put on a ship bound for Russia, where she hoped to witness the Bolshevik Revolution firsthand and contribute to the dream of a more equitable society.

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