The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs
The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs
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The story of one of the most prominent socialists in American history: Eugene Debbs.
Alternately loved and reviled, Eugene Debs was a passionate labor leader and a formidable speaker in a time of great change in the U.S. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Debs emerged as a divisive figure when he led the nationwide Pullman Strike in 1894. Seeking an alternative way for workers to gain power, he helped establish the U.S. Socialist Party, and ran as its candidate for president 5 times.
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The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs
The Revolutionist: Eugene V. Debs
Special | 56m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
Alternately loved and reviled, Eugene Debs was a passionate labor leader and a formidable speaker in a time of great change in the U.S. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Debs emerged as a divisive figure when he led the nationwide Pullman Strike in 1894. Seeking an alternative way for workers to gain power, he helped establish the U.S. Socialist Party, and ran as its candidate for president 5 times.
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