5 Famous Figures America Refuses to Admit Were Socialists

We've Redwashed everyone from a President to a Nobel laureate.

America loves her heroes. Whether they’re a teenage women’s rights advocate who was shot by Taliban, or a 19th century President who was shot by the American Taliban, nothing captures our admiration like an inspirational figure whose quotes fit neatly on a Starbucks billboard.

However, no one is perfect. Unfortunate as it may be, sometimes our Heroes hol…