Got
to campaign with one of my hero’s yesterday – Paul Robeson [a leader of
communist front organizations such as the Congress of Civil Rights – A.S.]
I
first met Mr. Robeson in November of 1942, when Robeson appeared with H.A. at
two tributes to the Soviet Union on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the October
Revolution. One was an afternoon
reception at the Soviet embassy in Washington followed by an evening at Madison
Square Garden in New York City. This was
when the Soviet Union was a brave ally against fascism a dramatic
transformation in public opinion from its pariah state prior to the war and
where it is returning now. Twelve
hundred guests, including Secretary of State Cordell Hull and other members of
FDR’s cabinet, packed the embassy.
Naturally, an even larger crowd of dignitaries, celebrities, and average
Americans filled the Garden in New York.
One of my favorite photos is of H.A., Albert Einstein, Lewis L. Wallace,
no relation [of Princeton University – A.S.] and Paul Robeson from a meeting in
September 1947. I just love the diverse
and interesting people H.A. mingles with.
Mr.
Robeson has been campaigning hard for H.A. and he always draws large and
supportive crowds. Robeson also spoke and
sang at H.A.’s nominating convention.
© 2015 Ron Millar
