Independent American Political Groups: The Left Wing Section of the Socialist Party of Greater New York (1919)

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORYThe Left Wing Section of Greater New York was formed by a bolting group from the New York City Committee.

 The first general membership meeting of the organization was held on April 20, 1919, and was attended by "about 800" people. A total affiliation in Greater New York of approximately 4,000 was claimed. The meeting was chaired by Benjamin Gitlow and Edward Lindgren served as Secretary.
The first membership meeting ratified the action of the Left Wing City Committee in establishing the New York Communist as the official English language organ of the Left Wing Section. The Yiddish language Der Kampf was also declared to be an official organ of the group.