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James W. “Jim” Ford (December 22, 1893 – June 21, 1957 [citation needed]) was an activist, a politician, and the vice-presidential candidate for the Communist Party USA in the years 1932, 1936, and 1940. Ford was born in Alabama and later worked as a party organizer for the CPUSA in New York City.
James W. Ford was one of the key global players in the history of interwar communism. His transnational activities and position within the Comintern and the Red International of Labour Unions were exceptional as a Black agitator.
A collection of papers and photographs of James W. Ford, a prominent African American Communist and vice-presidential candidate of the Communist Party in 1932, 1936, and 1940. The collection includes correspondence, memorabilia, obituaries, and images of Ford and other Communists in various contexts.
19 de dic. de 2017 · Por Emilio García Bonilla. James W. Ford nació en la ciudad de Pratt, Alabama, Estados Unidos de América, el 22 de diciembre de 1893 y murió en 1957. Fue un político y activista, luchador por los derechos civiles de los afroamericanos, siendo el primero de ese sector social en presentarse en una boleta presidencial, ya que fue ...
28 de oct. de 2018 · James William Ford (1923-2017) Obituary. James William Ford, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died at age 94 on November 23 at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. Ford was born February 1, 1923 in Alameda, California, the son of Eunice George Ford and Shelton C. Ford, and older brother of Eunice Ford.
James W. Ford was born December 22, 1893 in Pratt City, Alabama, starting life as railroad worker at the age of thirteen. He attended Fisk University, and in 1917 entered the U.S. Army. Entering the labor movement after the World War, he played an active part in building the trade unions, joining the Communist Party soon after.
18 de nov. de 2023 · James W. Ford, who ran for vice president on the Communist Party ticket in 1932, ’36 and ’40, was the first African American to run for a presidential ticket in U.S. history. Ford served in the military during WWI; after the war he was an active trade unionist in the American Postal Workers’ Union.
