The Early Years of Reading Socialism

Posted by William Pratt on Nov 30, 2013 in | Comments Off on The Early Years of Reading Socialism Socialist candidates were often elected to local public office in the early twentieth century. and it was not unusual for members of the party to serve as mayors and councilmen in some towns and cities. In I 912, it was estimated that approximately 1,200 Socialists held offices across the country. Though many held very minor posts, Socialists often believed that their movement would continue to...
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