Jack Scott (activist), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian activist, Croix de guerre recipient
Date of Birth: 12-May-1910
Date of Death: 30-Dec-2000
Profession: trade unionist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Jack Scott (activist)
- Jack Scott (May 12, 1910 – December 30, 2000) was an Irish born union activist and member of the Communist Party of Canada.
- He authored numerous books on Canadian labour history and founded the Canada-China Friendship Association.
- He fought for Canada in World War II and was awarded the Croix de Guerre for gallantry under fire.
- Scott opposed allowing Canadian trade unions to be controlled by U.S.-based unions.
- He was expelled from the Communist Party because of his support of China during the Sino-Soviet split.
- Jack Scott became a founder of the Vancouver-based Progressive Workers Movement.
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