Samuel Hammersmark

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1. When was Samuel Hammersmark born?February 13, 1872
2. When did Samuel Hammersmark die?1957
3. What is the primary association?Political lieutenant to William Z. Foster in Chicago's anarcho-syndicalist and communist movements
4. What is the active period?Primarily 1910s through the 1930s
5. Who was Samuel Hammersmark?Samuel Hammersmark was a book publisher and a key organizer for labor unions and the Communist Party in the early 20th century.
6. What did he do as a book publisher?He helped share ideas by printing and distributing books that talked about workers and politics.

Anarcho-syndicalism: A political philosophy advocating for worker control of industries and the abolition of the state through direct action and syndicates.
Communist Party Functionary: An individual who holds an official position or performs duties within the organizational structure of a Communist Party.
Trade Union Organizer: A person responsible for recruiting members, negotiating with employers, and advocating for the rights and interests of workers within a union.
Political Lieutenant: A key subordinate or aide who carries out the directives and supports the political agenda of a prominent leader.