Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Reconstitution of the Socialist Party USA
The Socialist Party's history goes back more than 100 years, but our specific tradition, while inseparable from the Socialist Party of America, can be inked directly to the 1973 reconstitution in Milwaukee, WI.
From the SPUSA pamphlet " 100 Years of Democratic Socialism" ...."At the end of 1972, the Socialist Party, now completely under control of the right wing, changed its name to Social Democrats USA. This lit the fuse for the disaffiliation of many of the states and locals within the Debs Caucus, and for many resignations. Early in 1973, the Socialist Party of Wisconsin, with the support of the California and Illinois Parties, called a “National Convention of the Socialist Party,” to be held Memorial Day weekend in Milwaukee. The resulting body voted to reconstitute the Socialist Party USA."
Over the last 40 years the Party has grown and continued the struggle for democratic socialism, led by rank-n-file members in the labor, student, anti-war and women's movements.
From the SPUSA pamphlet " 100 Years of Democratic Socialism" ...."At the end of 1972, the Socialist Party, now completely under control of the right wing, changed its name to Social Democrats USA. This lit the fuse for the disaffiliation of many of the states and locals within the Debs Caucus, and for many resignations. Early in 1973, the Socialist Party of Wisconsin, with the support of the California and Illinois Parties, called a “National Convention of the Socialist Party,” to be held Memorial Day weekend in Milwaukee. The resulting body voted to reconstitute the Socialist Party USA."
Over the last 40 years the Party has grown and continued the struggle for democratic socialism, led by rank-n-file members in the labor, student, anti-war and women's movements.
Anniversary Celebration
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Socialist Party USA!
The Party encourages Local organizations and supporters to organize Anniversary forum, plenaries or celebrations.
- Organize an event in your area.
- Hold a viewing Party of the SPUSA's Anniversary Plenary
or Support Our Work By Making a Finanical Contribution
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Special 40th Anniversary Premiums:
• All contributions of $15 or more (members only) get a special 40th anniversary assessment stamp. • Contributions of $75 - $149 get a 40th anniversary poster • Contributions of $150 - $249 get an 40th anniversary mug and poster • Contributions of $250 or more get a special 40th anniversary lapel pin and poster • Any contribution over $500 get everything listed above plus a copy of the anniversary DVD once it’s finished. * All premiums will be shipped in March 2013, except for assessments stamps which are sent immediately and the DVD which will be released on/around the 2013 National Convention. Use the payment button above or send your contribution to: Socialist Party USA 40th Anniversary Fund Drive 339 Lafayette St. #303 New York, NY 10012 |
Memorial Weekend Anniversary Fundraiser
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