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Louis F. Budenz

Louis F. Budenz
Budenz in 1947
Born
Louis Francis Budenz

(1891-07-17)July 17, 1891
DiedApril 27, 1972(1972-04-27) (aged 80)
Occupation(s)espionage, later anti-Communism, writer
SpouseMargaret

Louis Francis Budenz (pronounced "byew-DENZ"; July 17, 1891 – April 27, 1972) was an American activist and writer. He began as a labor activist and became a member of the Communist Party USA.[1] In 1945, Budenz renounced Communism and became a vocal anti-Communist, appearing as an expert witness at governmental hearings and writing about his experiences.

  1. ^ "Guide to the Louis F. Budenz papers". Providence College. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2011. Until 1945, Louis F. Budenz was a labor activist and prime supporter of the United States Communist party.

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