Carl D. Thompson
Carl D. Thompson (March 24, 1870 – July 3, 1949) was an American preacher, Christian Socialist, and Social Democratic politician. A Congregationalist minister early in his life, Thompson is best remembered as a lecturer and political organizer for the Socialist Party of America.
Carl D. Thompson | |
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Carl D. Thompson, circa 1910. | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 12th District | |
| In office 1906–1908 | |
| Preceded by | August Dietrich |
| Succeeded by | Carl Busacker |
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| Born | Carl Dean Thompson March 24, 1870 Berlin, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, 1949 (aged 79) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist |
| Education | Chicago Theological Seminary University of Chicago |
Thompson left the Socialist Party owing to its opposition to World War I and thereafter participated in other liberal political organizations, including the Committee of 48 and his own group, the National Public Ownership League.
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