The Eugene V. Debs Award is an award accorded by the
Eugene V. Debs Foundation, in
Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, about 5 miles east of the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a ...
, each year since 1965 (apart from 2020), honoring a person or organization whose work has been consistent with the spirit, values, and legacy of
Eugene V. Debs
Eugene Victor "Gene" Debs (November 5, 1855 – October 20, 1926) was an American socialist, political activist, trade unionist, one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), and five times the candidate of the Soc ...
and who has contributed to the advancement of the causes of industrial unionism, social justice, or world peace.
Recipients
See also
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List of awards for contributions to society
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List of peace prizes
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References
External links
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Terre Haute, Indiana
Awards established in 1965
Award
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Awards for contributions to society