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Emma Goldman is known as a rebel, an anarchist, an ardent proponent of birth control and free speech, a feminist, a lecturer, and a writer. Born on June 27, 1869, she became known as Red Emma both for her heritage and her political involvement. Emma Goldman died on May 14, 1940. Early Life

Name: Emma Goldman Birth Year: 1869 Birth date: June 27, 1869 Birth City: Kaunas Birth Country: Lithuania Gender: Female Best Known For: Anarchist and activist Emma Goldman was a fiery...

― Emma Goldman 85 likes Like “No real social change has ever been brought about without a revolution - Revolution is but thought carried into action. Every effort for progress, for enlightenment, for science, for religious, political, and economic liberty, emanates from the minority, and not from the mass.” ― Emma Goldman 85 likes Like

Emma Goldman (1869–1940), a Russian-born anarchist, socialist, and feminist, was a thorn in the side of mainstream American society in the early part of the 20th century. She traveled constantly, delivering vitriolic speeches, lecturing, picketing , marching, and demonstrating for First Amendment rights.

Emma Goldman passed away on May 14, 1940, in Toronto. The U.S. government made subsequent peace with its old enemy and gave permission for her remains to be laid to rest on American soil.