Thomas, Norman Matoon, 1884-1968
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1884-11-20 - 1968-12-19
Biography
Norman Mattoon Thomas was an American Presbyterian minister who achieved fame as a socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Is It a Crime to Be Old?, 1928
Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.1.61
Scope and Contents
"...What shall we do with those who are no longer young? 1. Have them live off their children? 2. Send them to the poorhouse? 3. Have them beg for charity?...Vote Socialist!" Norman Thomas for President, James H. Maurer for Vice President.
Dates:
1928