James W. Ford

Politician, Author

1893 – 1957

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Who was James W. Ford?

James W. "Jim" Ford was the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Communist Party USA in 1932, 1936, and 1940. A party organizer from New York City, Ford was the first African-American to appear on a presidential ticket in the 20th century.

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Born
1893
United States of America
Also known as
  • James Ford
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Fisk University
Lived in
  • New York City
Died
1957

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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