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James W. Ford | |
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Born | Pratt City, Alabama, U.S. | December 22, 1893
Died | June 21, 1957 | (aged 63)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Fisk University |
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Political party | Communist Party USA |
Father | Lymon Forsch |
James W. “Jim” Ford (December 22, 1893 – June 21, 1957[1]) 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. He was also the first African American to run on a U.S. presidential ticket (1932) in the 20th century.
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