Norman Thomas
American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84
Norman Mattoon Thomas was an American Presbyterian minister, political activist, and perennial candidate for president. He achieved fame as a socialist and pacifist, and was the Socialist Party of America's candidate for president in six consecutive elections between 1928 and 1948.
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1968Died19 December 19681967Gandhi Peace AwardAward1966Eugene V. Debs AwardAward1948In historyPresidential election: Harry S. Truman winsWith 
Harry S. Truman 5 moreCandidate1936In historyPresidential election: Franklin D. Roosevelt winsWith 
Franklin D. Roosevelt 6 moreCandidate1932In historyPresidential election: Franklin D. Roosevelt winsWith Franklin D. Roosevelt 6 moreCandidate1884Born20 November 1884
Harry S. Truman 5 moreCandidate1936In historyPresidential election: Franklin D. Roosevelt winsWith Franklin D. Roosevelt 6 moreCandidate1932In historyPresidential election: Franklin D. Roosevelt winsWith Franklin D. Roosevelt 6 moreCandidate1884Born20 November 1884Media & music
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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1968 · aged 84
