Norman Thomas

Norman Thomas
Thomas in 1937
National Chairman of the Socialist Party of America
In office July 16, 1936 – June 1, 1942
Preceded by	Leo Krzycki
Succeeded by	Maynard C. Krueger
Personal details
Born	Norman Mattoon Thomas (1884-11-20)November 20, 1884 Marion, Ohio, U.S.
Died	December 19, 1968(1968-12-19) (aged 84) Huntington, New York, U.S.
Political party	Socialist
Spouse	Frances Stewart ​ ​ (m. 1910; died 1947)​
Children	5
Relatives	Evan Thomas, grandson
Alma mater	Bucknell University Princeton University Union Theological Seminary

Norman Mattoon Thomas (November 20, 1884 – December 19, 1968) was an American Presbyterian minister, political activist, and perennial candidate for president. He achieved fame as a socialist and pacifist, and was the Socialist Party of America's candidate for president in six consecutive elections between 1928 and 1948.