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Socialist Party of America

From

1901

Populist Party Social Democratic Party of America
Preceded By
Historic Political Figures

  • Eugene V. Debs

  • Victor L. Berger

  • Meyer London

  • Norman Thomas

  • Darlington Hoopes

Socialist Party of America
To

1972

Succeeded By
Social Democrats, USA Socialist Party USA
Political Ideology

The Socialist Party of America (SPA), established in 1901, was a political party that played a significant role in promoting socialist ideas in the U.S. It supported labor rights, democratic socialism, and workers’ movements. The party was most influential during the early 20th century, particularly through figures like Eugene V. Debs. Internal divisions and the rise of other socialist movements led to its dissolution in 1972, eventually splitting into various successor organizations.

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