James P. Cannon

James P. Cannon was a prominent American Marxist and revolutionary leader born in 1890. He originally supported the Soviet Union but later founded the Trotskyist movement in the U.S., advocating for a more democratic and international approach to socialism. Cannon played a key role in organizing workers and promoting Marxist ideas, emphasizing the importance of revolutionary change through workers' actions. He was also involved in shaping the International Left Opposition and the Fourth International. His work influenced the development of socialist and communist thought, particularly in advocating for a revolutionary and democratic approach to socialism.