Eugene Debs

Eugene Debs was an American labor leader and socialist activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He co-founded the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and was a key figure in the labor movement, advocating for workers' rights, better wages, and improved working conditions. Debs ran for President of the United States several times as a Socialist Party candidate, promoting socialism as an alternative to capitalism. His passionate speeches and writings emphasized social justice and economic equality, making him a prominent voice for the working class in America. Debs remains a symbol of labor activism and social change.