Norman Thomas

Norman Thomas
Thomas in 1937
Born
Norman Mattoon Thomas

(1884-11-20)November 20, 1884
DiedDecember 19, 1968(1968-12-19) (aged 84)
Alma mater
Political partySocialist
Spouse
Frances Stewart
(m. 1910; died 1947)
Children5
RelativesEvan Thomas, grandson

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.