Louis F. Budenz
Louis F. Budenz | |
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Budenz in 1947 | |
| Born | Louis Francis Budenz July 17, 1891 |
| Died | April 27, 1972 (aged 80) |
| Occupation(s) | espionage, later anti-Communism, writer |
| Spouse | Margaret |
Louis Francis Budenz (pronounced "byew-DENZ"; July 17, 1891 – April 27, 1972) was an American activist and writer. He began as a labor activist and became a member of the Communist Party USA. In 1945, Budenz renounced Communism and became a vocal anti-Communist, appearing as an expert witness at governmental hearings and writing about his experiences.