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Today in History: Emma Goldman Deported to Russia After Prison Term

12/21/2025

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On December 21, 1919, Emma Goldman, a prominent anarchist and political activist, was deported from the United States to Russia after serving two years in prison for advocating resistance to military conscription. Her expulsion marked a significant moment in the history of political dissent and anarchism in the early 20th century.

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On December 21, 1919, Emma Goldman, a prominent anarchist and political activist, was deported from the United States to Russia after serving two years in prison for advocating resistance to military conscription. Her expulsion marked a significant moment in the history of political dissent and anarchism in the early 20th century.