Canadian History Ehx on Nostr: On this day in 1891, Tim Buck was born. He led the Communist Party of Canada from ...
On this day in 1891, Tim Buck was born.
He led the Communist Party of Canada from 1929-1962.
He was imprisoned by the government from 1932-1934, and had eight bullets fired into his cell to "frighten him".
His testimony led to prison reforms in Canada.
He died in 1973.
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