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“The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism. But, under the name of 'liberalism,' they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, until one day America will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.”

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Norman Thomas
Norman Thomas

Norman Thomas was a prominent political activist and socialist in the early 20th century. Born on November 20, 1884, and passing away on December 19, 1968, Thomas had a significant impact on American politics and society. He was deeply involved in the socialist movement and the peace movement, advocating for social justice and opposing war and arms race. more

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