Comments for A True American Hero

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Summary: A commentary on Gene Debs, who died 80 years ago this month, but whose economic and political ideas remain vital, valid and essential.
 

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Review of A True American Hero

I liked this for two reasons: Dick, although he read too fast at times, read this with an enthusiasm for his subject and he offered some surprises. For example, I had no idea that Gene Debs garnered nearly one-million votes in a Presidential election and I had no idea how significant his contributions were on behalf of working Americans.

There are little nuggets in here that say much about the time period and an overlooked American.