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Eugene V. Debs: Socialist For President is a biography of Eugene V. Debs, an American labor leader and socialist politician who ran for president five times. The book, written by H. Wayne Morgan, provides a comprehensive account of Debs' life, from his early years as a railroad worker to his leadership of the American Railway Union and his eventual political career as a socialist.Morgan delves into Debs' political ideology, which was rooted in his belief in the power of the working class to effect change through collective action. He also explores Debs' role in the labor movement, including his involvement in the Pullman Strike of 1894 and his founding of the Industrial Workers of the World.The book also provides a detailed account of Debs' presidential campaigns, including his famous 1912 campaign, in which he won almost a million votes despite being in prison at the time. Morgan analyzes Debs' political strategy and the impact of his campaigns on American politics.Overall, Eugene V. Debs: Socialist For President is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most influential socialist leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.