Louis F. Budenz

Louis Francis Budenz (pronounced "byew-DENZ"; July 17, 1891 – April 27, 1972) was an American activist and writer, as well as a Soviet espionage agent and head of the Buben group of spies. 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 various governmental hearings and authoring a series of books on his experiences.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 17, 1891
Birth place
Indianapolis
Date of deathApril 27, 1972
Place of death
Newport Rhode Island

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  1. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001178611
  2. http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/specialcollections/coll/pauling/peace/people/budenz.html
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