SPECTRE - The Legacy of Willie Gallacher
SPECTRE Podcast by Nathan Hennebry
Episode notes
A solo episode where we explore the early life, work, and political journey of on of Scotland's most prominent communists figures - Willie Gallacher. We examine Gallacher's early life in Paisley, his political journey and campaign work during the Red Clydeside, his political development following his meeting with comrade Lenin, and the legacy he has left behind.
Sources/Articles: Gallacher's Tribute to Stalin - https://www.marxists.org/archive/gallacher/1953/04/stalin.htm
Gallacher's Maiden Speech in Parliament - https://grahamstevenson.me.uk/2008/09/19/willie-gallagher/
Gallachers on Meeting Leni ...
Keywords
politicscommunismsocialismhistoryScotlandSpainCold WarWorld War 2BritainCommunist