Socialist Party (1 Jan 1897 Jahr – 1 Jan 1915 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

- Led by Eugene V. Debs, who believed the government had abandoned the working class.
- Advocated for government ownership of key industries (railroads, utilities).
- Gained traction:
- 4,000 votes for President in 1900 → 900,000 votes by 1912.
- Elected socialist mayors in 33 major cities.
- Declined after WWI, as socialists opposed the war, leading to public backlash.

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