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Vito Marcantonio
U.S. Congressperson
1902 – 1954
Who was Vito Marcantonio?
Vito Anthony Marcantonio was an Italian-American lawyer and democratic socialist politician. Originally a member of the Republican Party and a supporter of Fiorello LaGuardia, he switched to the American Labor Party. He was on the far left of the American political spectrum, and was nationally known for his support from Communists in the 1940s.
Representing East Harlem, New York City, which had many ethnic Italians and Puerto Ricans, Marcantonio was extremely popular. He spoke both Spanish and Italian. He was elected to numerous terms in the House of Representatives from the 1930s until his defeat in the 1950 election.
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- Born
- Dec 10, 1902
New York City - Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- New York University
- DeWitt Clinton High School
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- Aug 9, 1954
New York City
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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