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Article: Roger Nash Baldwin, the National Civil Liberties Bureau, and military intelligence during World War I.
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- The Historian
- Article date:
- September 22, 1997
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During the course of the twentieth century Roger Baldwin's name has become inextricably linked with American civil liberties. For nearly 30 years, beginning with its founding in 1920, Baldwin (1884-1981) directed the American Civil Liberties Union and has remained its spiritual mentor. During the period he spear-headed the ACLU, Baldwin helped to bring civil liberties to the forefront of American politics and law. Along the way, he was a key player in a host of other progressive organizations including the International Committee for Political Prisoners and the American League for Peace and Democracy. As a consequence of his involvement with both united front and popular ...