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Eugene Debs - A Star in American Politics

Eugene Debs' role in the Pullman Strike and the Liberty Speech in Chicago made many see him as the champion of the working person. He was a fiery populist who was unafraid to challenge big business. And this fame gave him a path into national politics. A path he initially didn't want to take, but is now courted by some different political groups.

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