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DESCRIPTION:Eugene Debs is one of the most important working class leaders in the 
 history of the United States, yet most working people have never heard of 
 him. He was in the 1877 national railway strike and later formed the 
 American Railway Workers Union ARU. He organized the Pullman strike and was 
 charged by the government for defying a court injunction against it. He was 
 convicted and served 6 months in prison.\n\nThis new book The Selected 
 Writings of Eugene V. Debs, Vol. I, which is subtitled Building Solidarity 
 on the Tracks, 1877–1892, makes readily accessible documents by one of 
 the pivotal figures in the labor movement. Illuminating nineteenth century 
 working-class history, particularly the complex and shifting situation in 
 the transportation industry, this volume provides a basis for deeper 
 understanding of Debs and his role later during the glory days of the 
 Socialist Party of America. In 1912, he also went to jail for opposing the 
 First World War. He was an IWW member, became a socialist, and formed the 
 Socialist Party of America, and while in prison ran for president and 
 received 6 % of the vote.\n\nCo-editor David Walters will preside.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2019/06/30/18824330.php
SUMMARY:New Book on Eugene Debs, Giant of Labor Movement and Presidential Candidate
LOCATION:The Green Arcade\n1680 Market Street\n San Francisco, CA 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2019/06/30/18824330.php
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