Norman Thomas
Norman Thomas | |
|---|---|
Thomas in 1937 | |
| National Chairman of the Socialist Party of America | |
| In office July 16, 1936 – June 1, 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Leo Krzycki |
| Succeeded by | Maynard C. Krueger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Norman Mattoon Thomas November 20, 1884 Marion, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1968 (aged 84) Huntington, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist |
| Spouse |
Frances Stewart
(m. 1910; died 1947) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Evan Thomas, grandson |
| Alma mater | |
Norman Mattoon Thomas (November 20, 1884 – December 19, 1968) 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.