Eugene V. Debs Quotes

A collection of quotes by Eugene V. Debs.

Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926) was an influential American labor and political leader. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Debs became a prominent figure in the labor movement, founding the American Railway Union in 1893. He played a leading role in several major strikes, including the Pullman Strike in 1894. Debs eventually embraced socialism and became a founding member of the Socialist Party of America in 1901. He ran for President five times as the party's candidate and is known for his impassioned speeches advocating for workers' rights and the socialist cause. He remains a revered figure in American labor history.