Philip Grosser
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Philip Grosser was an anarchist
and anti-militarist hailed by Alexander Berkman
as "one of [my] finest comrades". He was imprisoned at Alcatraz Island
for refusing to be drafted during the first World War. He is notable for writing one of the first exposés of Alcatraz Prison, entitled Uncle Sam's Devil's Island, which told of his experience in the prison. He committed suicide in Boston, Massachusetts on October 3, 1933 and was buried on October 20, 1933.
Anarchism
Anarchism is generally defined as the political philosophy which holds the state to be undesirable, unnecessary, and harmful, or alternatively as opposing authority in the conduct of human relations...
and anti-militarist hailed by Alexander Berkman
Alexander Berkman
Alexander Berkman was an anarchist known for his political activism and writing. He was a leading member of the anarchist movement in the early 20th century....
as "one of [my] finest comrades". He was imprisoned at Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island is an island located in the San Francisco Bay, offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. Often referred to as "The Rock" or simply "Traz", the small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a Federal...
for refusing to be drafted during the first World War. He is notable for writing one of the first exposés of Alcatraz Prison, entitled Uncle Sam's Devil's Island, which told of his experience in the prison. He committed suicide in Boston, Massachusetts on October 3, 1933 and was buried on October 20, 1933.