James Cannon, Jr. (November 13, 1864 – September 6, 1944) was an AmericanBishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1918. He was also a prominent leader in the temperance movement in the United States in the 1920s until derailed by scandal. H. L. Mencken said in 1934: "Six years ago he was the undisputed boss of the United States. Congress was his troop of Boy Scouts, and Presidents trembled whenever his name was mentioned.... But since that time there has been a violent revolution, and his whole world is in collapse."
Birth and family
Cannon was born in Salisbury, Maryland, the son of James and Lydia R. (Pimrose) Cannon. The younger Cannon married Miss Lura Virginia Bennet of Louisa County, Virginia August 1, 1888.
The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon Cannon in 1903 by Randolph-Macon College. Princeton University awarded him an honorary D.D. degree.
Author and Motivational Speaker James Cannon keynotes for Toi Moore's Event
The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Valley Chapter presents their September 17th mixer with Saxman Rodney Taylor along with Author and Motivational speaker James Cannon as the keynote speaker. James is the father of entertainer/comedian Nick Cannon. He shares some valuable information about technology and getting your message out to the masses as well as some practical talk about preparing our kids for success.
published: 19 Sep 2013
James P. Cannon Speaks! Our History and Some Current Problems: A Last Talk
James P. Cannon Speaks! Our History and Some Current Problems. A Last Talk. With Question and Answers.
Los Angeles, California. September 6, 1966.
In one of the last, if not the last speech to members of the Socialist Workers Party, James P. Cannon, discusses the history of the SWP to members of the Party and its youth on Labor Day, 1966 in Los Angeles, This is the "Don't Strangle the Party" period in which Cannon expresses concern over the SWP's 1965 organizational changes as well as what he perceives as some of political weaknesses of an emerging layer of Party leaders and the larger New Left. For many years this talk remained unpublished by the SWP. Following his talk are questions and comments from listeners and responses from Cannon. Though that concern is fairly muted in this speec...
published: 08 Jun 2015
James P. Cannon Speaks! "The Two Americas"
This address was delivered on July 1, 1948 to the 13th National Convention of the Socialist Workers Party and broadcast live by the American Broadcasting System over a nationwide network.
James "Jim" Cannon (February 11, 1890 – August 21, 1974) was an American Trotskyist and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. Born in Rosedale, Kansas, he joined the Socialist Party of America in 1908 and the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. He was IWW organizer throughout the Midwest.
A founding and leading member of the Communist Party, Cannon was expelled from the CP for his Trotskyism in 1928. Cannon was national secretary of the Communist League of America, Workers Party of the United States and Socialist Workers Party until his retirement and move to California in 1953.
He was nation...
published: 16 May 2015
James P. Cannon Speaks! "The New Left"
James P Cannon Speaks! "The New Left". A 1966 discussion with Cannon in Los Angeles members of the Socialist Workers Party and the Young Socialists reflecting on the history of the American revolutionary movement and the mid-sixties rise of the New Left internationally.
James "Jim" Cannon (February 11, 1890 – August 21, 1974) was an American Trotskyist and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. Born in Rosedale, Kansas, he joined the Socialist Party of America in 1908 and the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. He was IWW organizer throughout the Midwest.
A founding and leading member of the Communist Party, Cannon was expelled from the CP for his Trotskyism in 1928. Cannon was national secretary of the Communist League of America, Workers Party of the United States and Socialist...
published: 17 May 2015
James and Scott Cannon - Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life - 03/26/14
A conversation about "Gerald R. Ford an Honorable Life" by James Cannon
Panelists:
Scott Cannon and Captain James Cannon IV,
sons of author James Cannon
Moderator:
Barry Rabe
Director, university of Michigan Center for Local, State and Urban Policy (CLOSUP)
March 26, 2014
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Valley Chapter presents their September 17th mixer with Saxman Rodney Taylor along with Author and Mot...
The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Valley Chapter presents their September 17th mixer with Saxman Rodney Taylor along with Author and Motivational speaker James Cannon as the keynote speaker. James is the father of entertainer/comedian Nick Cannon. He shares some valuable information about technology and getting your message out to the masses as well as some practical talk about preparing our kids for success.
The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Valley Chapter presents their September 17th mixer with Saxman Rodney Taylor along with Author and Motivational speaker James Cannon as the keynote speaker. James is the father of entertainer/comedian Nick Cannon. He shares some valuable information about technology and getting your message out to the masses as well as some practical talk about preparing our kids for success.
James P. Cannon Speaks! Our History and Some Current Problems. A Last Talk. With Question and Answers.
Los Angeles, California. September 6, 1966.
In one of t...
James P. Cannon Speaks! Our History and Some Current Problems. A Last Talk. With Question and Answers.
Los Angeles, California. September 6, 1966.
In one of the last, if not the last speech to members of the Socialist Workers Party, James P. Cannon, discusses the history of the SWP to members of the Party and its youth on Labor Day, 1966 in Los Angeles, This is the "Don't Strangle the Party" period in which Cannon expresses concern over the SWP's 1965 organizational changes as well as what he perceives as some of political weaknesses of an emerging layer of Party leaders and the larger New Left. For many years this talk remained unpublished by the SWP. Following his talk are questions and comments from listeners and responses from Cannon. Though that concern is fairly muted in this speech (Cannon was then 75 and ten years retired from active party life), it will be recognizable to listeners.
James P. Cannon Speaks! Our History and Some Current Problems. A Last Talk. With Question and Answers.
Los Angeles, California. September 6, 1966.
In one of the last, if not the last speech to members of the Socialist Workers Party, James P. Cannon, discusses the history of the SWP to members of the Party and its youth on Labor Day, 1966 in Los Angeles, This is the "Don't Strangle the Party" period in which Cannon expresses concern over the SWP's 1965 organizational changes as well as what he perceives as some of political weaknesses of an emerging layer of Party leaders and the larger New Left. For many years this talk remained unpublished by the SWP. Following his talk are questions and comments from listeners and responses from Cannon. Though that concern is fairly muted in this speech (Cannon was then 75 and ten years retired from active party life), it will be recognizable to listeners.
This address was delivered on July 1, 1948 to the 13th National Convention of the Socialist Workers Party and broadcast live by the American Broadcasting System...
This address was delivered on July 1, 1948 to the 13th National Convention of the Socialist Workers Party and broadcast live by the American Broadcasting System over a nationwide network.
James "Jim" Cannon (February 11, 1890 – August 21, 1974) was an American Trotskyist and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. Born in Rosedale, Kansas, he joined the Socialist Party of America in 1908 and the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. He was IWW organizer throughout the Midwest.
A founding and leading member of the Communist Party, Cannon was expelled from the CP for his Trotskyism in 1928. Cannon was national secretary of the Communist League of America, Workers Party of the United States and Socialist Workers Party until his retirement and move to California in 1953.
He was national chairman emeritus of the SWP when he died in Los Angeles on August 21, 1974.
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Holt Labor Library Collection Audio Index:
https://www.marxists.org/history/etol/audio
This address was delivered on July 1, 1948 to the 13th National Convention of the Socialist Workers Party and broadcast live by the American Broadcasting System over a nationwide network.
James "Jim" Cannon (February 11, 1890 – August 21, 1974) was an American Trotskyist and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. Born in Rosedale, Kansas, he joined the Socialist Party of America in 1908 and the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. He was IWW organizer throughout the Midwest.
A founding and leading member of the Communist Party, Cannon was expelled from the CP for his Trotskyism in 1928. Cannon was national secretary of the Communist League of America, Workers Party of the United States and Socialist Workers Party until his retirement and move to California in 1953.
He was national chairman emeritus of the SWP when he died in Los Angeles on August 21, 1974.
Creative Commons
Holt Labor Library Collection Audio Index:
https://www.marxists.org/history/etol/audio
James P Cannon Speaks! "The New Left". A 1966 discussion with Cannon in Los Angeles members of the Socialist Workers Party and the Young Socialists reflecting o...
James P Cannon Speaks! "The New Left". A 1966 discussion with Cannon in Los Angeles members of the Socialist Workers Party and the Young Socialists reflecting on the history of the American revolutionary movement and the mid-sixties rise of the New Left internationally.
James "Jim" Cannon (February 11, 1890 – August 21, 1974) was an American Trotskyist and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. Born in Rosedale, Kansas, he joined the Socialist Party of America in 1908 and the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. He was IWW organizer throughout the Midwest.
A founding and leading member of the Communist Party, Cannon was expelled from the CP for his Trotskyism in 1928. Cannon was national secretary of the Communist League of America, Workers Party of the United States and Socialist Workers Party until his retirement and move to California in 1953.
He was national chairman emeritus of the SWP when he died in Los Angeles on August 21, 1974.
Creative Commons
Holt Labor Library Collection Audio Index:
https://www.marxists.org/history/etol/audio
James P Cannon Speaks! "The New Left". A 1966 discussion with Cannon in Los Angeles members of the Socialist Workers Party and the Young Socialists reflecting on the history of the American revolutionary movement and the mid-sixties rise of the New Left internationally.
James "Jim" Cannon (February 11, 1890 – August 21, 1974) was an American Trotskyist and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. Born in Rosedale, Kansas, he joined the Socialist Party of America in 1908 and the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. He was IWW organizer throughout the Midwest.
A founding and leading member of the Communist Party, Cannon was expelled from the CP for his Trotskyism in 1928. Cannon was national secretary of the Communist League of America, Workers Party of the United States and Socialist Workers Party until his retirement and move to California in 1953.
He was national chairman emeritus of the SWP when he died in Los Angeles on August 21, 1974.
Creative Commons
Holt Labor Library Collection Audio Index:
https://www.marxists.org/history/etol/audio
A conversation about "Gerald R. Ford an Honorable Life" by James Cannon
Panelists:
Scott Cannon and Captain James Cannon IV,
sons of author James Cannon
Moder...
A conversation about "Gerald R. Ford an Honorable Life" by James Cannon
Panelists:
Scott Cannon and Captain James Cannon IV,
sons of author James Cannon
Moderator:
Barry Rabe
Director, university of Michigan Center for Local, State and Urban Policy (CLOSUP)
March 26, 2014
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Ann Arbor, Michigan
A conversation about "Gerald R. Ford an Honorable Life" by James Cannon
Panelists:
Scott Cannon and Captain James Cannon IV,
sons of author James Cannon
Moderator:
Barry Rabe
Director, university of Michigan Center for Local, State and Urban Policy (CLOSUP)
March 26, 2014
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Valley Chapter presents their September 17th mixer with Saxman Rodney Taylor along with Author and Motivational speaker James Cannon as the keynote speaker. James is the father of entertainer/comedian Nick Cannon. He shares some valuable information about technology and getting your message out to the masses as well as some practical talk about preparing our kids for success.
James P. Cannon Speaks! Our History and Some Current Problems. A Last Talk. With Question and Answers.
Los Angeles, California. September 6, 1966.
In one of the last, if not the last speech to members of the Socialist Workers Party, James P. Cannon, discusses the history of the SWP to members of the Party and its youth on Labor Day, 1966 in Los Angeles, This is the "Don't Strangle the Party" period in which Cannon expresses concern over the SWP's 1965 organizational changes as well as what he perceives as some of political weaknesses of an emerging layer of Party leaders and the larger New Left. For many years this talk remained unpublished by the SWP. Following his talk are questions and comments from listeners and responses from Cannon. Though that concern is fairly muted in this speech (Cannon was then 75 and ten years retired from active party life), it will be recognizable to listeners.
This address was delivered on July 1, 1948 to the 13th National Convention of the Socialist Workers Party and broadcast live by the American Broadcasting System over a nationwide network.
James "Jim" Cannon (February 11, 1890 – August 21, 1974) was an American Trotskyist and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. Born in Rosedale, Kansas, he joined the Socialist Party of America in 1908 and the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. He was IWW organizer throughout the Midwest.
A founding and leading member of the Communist Party, Cannon was expelled from the CP for his Trotskyism in 1928. Cannon was national secretary of the Communist League of America, Workers Party of the United States and Socialist Workers Party until his retirement and move to California in 1953.
He was national chairman emeritus of the SWP when he died in Los Angeles on August 21, 1974.
Creative Commons
Holt Labor Library Collection Audio Index:
https://www.marxists.org/history/etol/audio
James P Cannon Speaks! "The New Left". A 1966 discussion with Cannon in Los Angeles members of the Socialist Workers Party and the Young Socialists reflecting on the history of the American revolutionary movement and the mid-sixties rise of the New Left internationally.
James "Jim" Cannon (February 11, 1890 – August 21, 1974) was an American Trotskyist and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. Born in Rosedale, Kansas, he joined the Socialist Party of America in 1908 and the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. He was IWW organizer throughout the Midwest.
A founding and leading member of the Communist Party, Cannon was expelled from the CP for his Trotskyism in 1928. Cannon was national secretary of the Communist League of America, Workers Party of the United States and Socialist Workers Party until his retirement and move to California in 1953.
He was national chairman emeritus of the SWP when he died in Los Angeles on August 21, 1974.
Creative Commons
Holt Labor Library Collection Audio Index:
https://www.marxists.org/history/etol/audio
A conversation about "Gerald R. Ford an Honorable Life" by James Cannon
Panelists:
Scott Cannon and Captain James Cannon IV,
sons of author James Cannon
Moderator:
Barry Rabe
Director, university of Michigan Center for Local, State and Urban Policy (CLOSUP)
March 26, 2014
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Ann Arbor, Michigan
James Cannon, Jr. (November 13, 1864 – September 6, 1944) was an AmericanBishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, elected in 1918. He was also a prominent leader in the temperance movement in the United States in the 1920s until derailed by scandal. H. L. Mencken said in 1934: "Six years ago he was the undisputed boss of the United States. Congress was his troop of Boy Scouts, and Presidents trembled whenever his name was mentioned.... But since that time there has been a violent revolution, and his whole world is in collapse."
Birth and family
Cannon was born in Salisbury, Maryland, the son of James and Lydia R. (Pimrose) Cannon. The younger Cannon married Miss Lura Virginia Bennet of Louisa County, Virginia August 1, 1888.
The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon Cannon in 1903 by Randolph-Macon College. Princeton University awarded him an honorary D.D. degree.
Eye is to the body as a thought is to the soul They're both a lamp whose sharpness I control Beauty lingers 'bout as long as flattery, my friend That door doesn't let out but lets back in I was full of everything, my eyes put on this plate Full of joy I'm needing, less of late I can return love to You the best that I know how I believe my worth has been redeemed And I can be a new man now Flatterers can fill a room as readily as this The Devil goes to dinner amidst their bliss Following the need will lead me farther from truth's well Then only to be filled with what I miss I was full of everything, my eyes put on this plate Full of joy I'm needing, less of late I can return love to You the best that I know how I believe my worth has been redeemed And I can be a new man now I'm a new man, I'm a new man I'm a new man, I'm a new man Like I said, there's always room Where one keeps all things dear I'll shrink away from sight and thought And evil that appears I was full of everything, my eyes put on this plate Full of joy I'm needing, less of late I can return love to You the best that I know how I believe my worth has been redeemed And I can be a new man now I'm a new man, I'm a new man
Joanne appears to have found love again following her split from husband JamesCannon as she was spotted holding hands with new man Mark earlier this month.
The Downton Abbey star appears to have found love again following her split from husband JamesCannon as she was spotted holding hands with new man Mark earlier this month ... man Mark earlier this month.