13 Facts About Sam DeWitt

Samuel Aaron DeWitt was a businessman, poet, playwright, and politician.

Sam DeWitt was a New York State Legislator who represented Bronx's 7th district from 1919 until his expulsion from the assembly in 1920 during the First Red Scare.

Sam DeWitt worked as a machinery dealer and was an active Socialist throughout his life.

Sam DeWitt first applied for membership in the Socialist Party on August 29,1913.

Sam DeWitt ran in the Bronx 7th District in 1924 and 1926, for Bronx borough president in 1925, for the Bronx 3rd District in 1927 and 1929, and the Queens 4th District in 1932.

Sam DeWitt made several unsuccessful campaigns for United States Congress, running in the New York's 22nd district in 1928 and the 2nd district in 1934,1935, and 1936.

Sam DeWitt authored a regular column called "Turn to the Left," in which he expounded upon his political beliefs.

Sam DeWitt sided decisively with the latter grouping, breaking ranks with his long-time comrades of the Old Guard.

Sam DeWitt was elected State Treasurer of the Socialist Party of New York at this session.

Sam DeWitt was a long-time friend of left wing writer Upton Sinclair.

In late 1919, Sam DeWitt founded the DeWitt Tool Company, located in the machine tool district of New York City.

Sam DeWitt died on January 22,1963, in Yonkers, New York.

Sam DeWitt was survived by his wife Augusta, who died in 1985.