Public figure
Joseph Hansen Silver
American Trotskyist and leading figure in the Socialist Workers Party (1910-1979)
Joseph Hansen is an American Trotskyist and leading figure in the Socialist Workers Party (1910-1979). Born 1910 in Richfield. Associated with Leon Trotsky.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1910-06-16, Richfield
- Died
- 1979-01-18, New York City
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- politician, journalist, secretary, writer, editor
- Political party
- Socialist Party of America
- Also known as
- Joe Hansen, Joseph Leroy Hansen, Jack Bustelo, J. Allen
Education and professional journey
SilverWork
- Leon Trotsky 1937 to 1940
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
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