Eugene Victor Debs, although imprisoned twice for his beliefs, advocated that Americans could never get economic justice under capitalism. Though he initially opposed strikes, he later devoted his life crusading for workers' rights and advocating socialism.

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Eugene Victor Debs was a prominent socialist leader in the United States who, despite initially opposing strikes, became a fervent advocate for workers' rights and socialism, believing that economic justice could not be achieved under capitalism. He was imprisoned for his beliefs, notably for his opposition to World War I under the Espionage Act.

Eugene Victor Debs, Although Imprisoned Twice for His Beliefs, Advocated