John Gates
American politician, Communist Party (1913-1992) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 78
John "Johnny" Gates was an American communist functionary and journalist, best remembered as one of the individuals spearheading a failed attempt at liberalization of the Communist Party USA in 1957.
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Gates (left) with fellow YCL leaders Robert G. Thompson (middle) and Dave Doran (right), 1937
Members of the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and their national commander, Milton Wolff (left), give a sendoff to Gates as he leaves Grand Central Station for boot camp, December 20, 1941
The Communists convicted in the Smith Act trials stand outside Foley Square Courthouse following the verdict, December 6, 1949.(L-R): Henry Winston, Eugene Dennis, Jack Stachel, Gil Green, Benjamin J. Davis Jr., John Williamson, Robert G. Thompson, Gus Hall, Irving Potash, Carl Winter and John Gates.About this person
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1992 · aged 78
