Charles Solomon (politician)
Charles Solomon | |
|---|---|
Solomon c. 1933 | |
| New York City Magistrate | |
| In office December 16, 1935 – December 31, 1959 | |
| Appointed by | Fiorello La Guardia Vincent R. Impellitteri Robert F. Wagner Jr. |
| Preceded by | Alvah W. Burlingame Jr. |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 23rd Kings district | |
| In office January 1, 1921 – December 31, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Joseph F. Ricca |
| In office September 16, 1920 – September 21, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| In office January 1, 1919 – April 1, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham I. Shiplacoff |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1889 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 1963 (aged 74) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist (before 1936) American Labor (1936–1944) Liberal (after 1944) |
| Other political affiliations | Social Democratic Federation (after 1936) |
| Spouse |
Anna Rosenfield
(m. 1911; died 1922) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Brooklyn Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician, judge |
| Known for | Expulsion from the New York State Assembly |
Charles Solomon (October 9, 1889 – December 8, 1963) was an American socialist lawyer, politician and judge from New York City, elected to the New York State Assembly in 1919 and expelled with four of his fellows on the first day of the legislative session, one week after the sensational Palmer Raids. The case of the "Five Socialist Assemblymen" became a cause célèbre of the Red Scare of 1919-20 and its resolution started the process of curbing war hysteria in the United States.