James P. Cannon

James P. Cannon

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American leftist politician (1890–1974)

About James P. Cannon

James Patrick Cannon was an American Trotskyist who served as national secretary of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) from its foundation in 1938 until 1953. Previously a member of the Communist Party of America (CPA), he founded the International Labor Defense in 1925 and served as its first national secretary.

Notable works:

Socialism on trial

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