John Gates | |
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 Gates in 1948 | |
| Born | Solomon Regenstreif September 28, 1913 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 1992 (aged 78) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Political party | Communist Party USA |
| Spouse | Lillian Schwartz |
John "Johnny" Gates, born Solomon Regenstreif (28 September 1913 – 23 May 1992) was an American communist businessman, best remembered as one of the individuals spearheading a failed attempt at liberalization of the Communist Party USA in 1957.