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Eugene Debs was a prominent American labor leader and socialist activist born in 1855. He founded the American Railway Union and played a key role in the Pullman Strike of 1894. Debs ran for President five times on the Socialist Party ticket, advocating for workers' rights, fair wages, and social justice. He was a passionate advocate for the working class and spent time in jail for speaking out against war and capitalism. Debs' legacy as a champion of labor rights and social reform continues to inspire activists around the world.