Benjamin J. Davis Jr.
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This article is about the American Communist leader. For other people with the same name, see Ben Davis (disambiguation).
Benjamin Jefferson Davis Jr. (September 8, 1903 ā August 22, 1964), was an African-American lawyer and communist who was elected in 1943 to the New York City Council, representing Harlem. He faced increasing opposition from outside Harlem after the end of World War II. In 1949 he was among a number of communist leaders prosecuted for violating the Smith Act. He was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison.
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Member of the New York City Council At-large | |
In office March 1, 1943 ā December 31, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Adam Clayton Powell |
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Born | Benjamin Jefferson Davis, Jr. (1903-09-08)September 8, 1903 Dawson, Georgia |
Died | August 22, 1964(1964-08-22) (aged 60) New York City |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Communist |
Education | Amherst College (AB) Harvard University (LLB) |
Occupation | Lawyer, Activist, Politician |
Known for | Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders |
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