The Case of United States of America vs. William Z. Foster, Eugene Dennis, John Hl Williamson [...] Briefs of the Defendants Arguing the Unconstitutionality of the Smith Act and of the Indictments Against Them Thereunder
by [SMITH ACT TRIALS]
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Civil Rights Congress, [1946]. First printing. Octavo; original tape-backed printed paper wrappers; 56pp. Mild soil and toning to wrappers, else a Near Fine copy. The defendants had been indicted for violation of the Smith Act, accused, by dint of their association with the Communist Party, of advocating the violent overthrow of the United States. They were convicted, but the convictions were overturned in 1957.
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- Bookseller
- Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 61893
- Title
- The Case of United States of America vs. William Z. Foster, Eugene Dennis, John Hl Williamson [...] Briefs of the Defendants Arguing the Unconstitutionality of the Smith Act and of the Indictments Against Them Thereunder
- Author
- [SMITH ACT TRIALS]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Civil Rights Congress
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1946]
- Bookseller catalogs
- Communism; CPUSA; HUAC, Cold War, Red Scare;
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