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Today in Labor History August 13, 1923: Carlos Cortez was born. He was an IWW union artist, poet, songwriter, and activist. He spent two years in prison for refusing to fight in World War II. His father, Alfredo, was a Yaqui and a member of the IWW, as well. He spoke five languages and sang in seven. His mother, Augusta, was a socialist pacifist of German descent. She was also an IWW member. Carlos was an IWW member for nearly 60 years. He wrote a column, “The Left Side,” for their paper, the Industrial Worker.
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