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Author Zecker, Robert, 1962- author.

Title A road to peace and freedom : the International Workers Order and the struggle for economic justice and civil rights, 1930-1954 / Robert M. Zecker.

Publication Info. Philadelphia : Temple University Press, [2018]

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Description 1 online resource (1 electronic resource (xiv, 365 pages))
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-347) and index.
Contents Introduction -- A practical demonstration in democracy: the IWO -- A plan for plenty: the IWO tames capitalism -- We dare entertain thoughts not to the liking of present-day bigots: race, civil rights and the IWO -- A mandolin orchestra could attract a lot of attention: interracial fun -- Foreign policy and the IWO -- A fraternal order sentenced to death!: government suppression -- Conclusion.
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Summary The International Workers Order was an American consortium of ethnic mutual self-insurance societies that advocated for unemployment insurance, Social Security and vibrant industrial unions. This interracial leftist organization guaranteed the healthcare of its 180,000 white, black, Hispanic and Arabic working-class members. But what accounted for the popularity-and eventual notoriety-of this Order? Mining extensive primary sources, Robert Zecker gives voice to the workers in "A Road to Peace and Freedom." He describes the group's economic goals, commitment to racial justice, and activism, from lobbying to end segregation and lynching in America to defeating fascism abroad. Zecker also illustrates the panoply of entertainment, sports, and educational activities designed to cultivate the minds and bodies of members. However, the IWO was led by Communists, and the Order was targeted for red-baiting during the Cold War, subject to government surveillance, and ultimately "liquidated." Zecker explains how the dismantling of the IWO and the general suppression of left-wing dissenting views on economic egalitarianism and racial equality had deleterious effects for the entire country. Moreover, Zecker shows why the sobering lesson of the IWO remains prescient today
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Language In English.
Subject International Workers Order.
International Workers Order
International labor activities -- History -- 20th century.
Labor unions -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Working class -- Societies, etc. -- History -- 20th century.
Working class -- United States -- Societies, etc. -- History -- 20th century.
Labor movement -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Civil rights and socialism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Droits de l'homme et socialisme -- États-Unis -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.
Mouvement ouvrier -- États-Unis -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.
Travailleurs -- États-Unis -- Associations -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.
Travailleurs -- Associations -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.
Travailleurs -- Activités internationales -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.
HISTORY -- United States -- 20th Century.
Civil rights and socialism
International labor activities
Labor movement
Labor unions
Working class -- Societies, etc.
United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
Chronological Term 1900-1999
Indexed Term History
Genre/Form History
Other Form: Print version: A road to peace and freedom. Philadelphia : Temple University Press, [2018] 9781439915158 (DLC) 2017035619
ISBN 9781439915172 (electronic bk.)
1439915172 (electronic bk.)
9781439915158 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9781439915165 (paper ; alk. paper)
1439915156
1439915164
Standard No. AU@ 000061938223
AU@ 000075796032

 
    
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