The New York Communist Club was a

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organisation set up in

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in 1857. It was particularly active in the

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struggle, leading it to become inactive during the

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, as so many of its members were in the

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and

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were involved in forming the organisation. The Club adopted as a fundamental principle that "every octrinenot founded on the perception of concrete objects" should be rejected. They also stated: "We recognize no distinction as to nationality or race, caste, or status, color, or sex; our goal is but reconciliation of all human interests, freedom, and happiness for mankind, and the realization and unification of a world republic." In 1867 the New York Communist Club affiliated as Section 1 of the

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