Analysis: Hundredth birthday of the Socialist Party

From: Morning Edition (NPR) | Date: July 30, 2001| Author: DAVID KESTENBAUM | Copyright information


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07-30-2001

Analysis: Hundredth birthday of the Socialist Party

Host: DAVID KESTENBAUM
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM

DAVID KESTENBAUM, host:

The Socialist Party of the United States turned 100 over the weekend. Members celebrated the occasion in Milwaukee, whose history is steeped in socialism. Milwaukee has elected three socialist mayors over the past century. In 1910, Milwaukee residents chose the first Socialist to serve in ...

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