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Albert Parsons was a social activist and politician in the late 19th century United States. He is known for his involvement in labor and socialist movements, particularly his role in the Chicago Labor Day Massacre.

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All Slave People Anarchist Anarchy Black Enemy Freedom Government Has Beens Heard

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“Government is for slaves; free men govern themselves.”

Government Freedom Slave Anarchy Anarchist

Book:Autobiography

Source: Autobiography

“Formerly the master selected the slave; today the slave selects his master.”

Today Masters Slave Selected

Author:Albert Parsons

“Every great robbery that was ever perpetrated upon a people has been by virtue of an in-the-name-of law.”

People Has Beens Law Names Virtue Robbery

Book:Anarchism: Its Philosophy and Scientific Basis as Defined by Some of Its Apostles

Source: Anarchism: Its Philosophy and Scientific Basis as Defined by Some of Its Apostles

“Let the voice of the people be heard!”

People Voice Heard

Author:Albert Parsons

“I have made some enemies. My enemies in the southern states consisted of those who oppressed the black slave. My enemies in the north are among those who would perpetuate the slavery of the wage workers”

Made States Black Enemy Slavery Slave Workers Southern Oppressed

Author:Albert Parsons

About the Author

Born: June 20, 1848
Died: November 11, 1887
Known for: Author
Quotes: 5

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Anarchism: Its Philosophy and Scientific Basis as Defined by Some of Its ApostlesRelated source material

AutobiographyRelated source material

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