The making of a socialist -- Road to leadership -- Emergence of the leader -- Socialism in our time, 1932-1934 -- The Disintegration of American socialism, 1934-1936 -- A leader without followers, 1937-1940 -- Keep America out of war -- America at war -- Love your enemies -- Blessed are the peacemakers -- Full circle.
Summary
Critical evaluation of the role of Norman Thomas as a prime shaper of American socialist thought and a leader of the Socialist Party.