James Carson

Early Life
James Carson was born in Philadelphia on the tenth of August 1907, to Cleetus and Elizabeth Carson (nee Austin). His family was one of the working class, leading him to have a relatively tough childhood. Cleatus was not a very good father, however, resulting in his parent separating in 1909. This further filled him with determination and grit, which he would use in later life. Carson's mother remarried to a man named David Seckleberg in 1912.

He went to Drexel University in 1925 and earned a degree in Politics, American History, and Science. He also took an exchange trip to Finland, which would influence his later decision to ally with the Finns.

The American Communist Party
In 1930, Carson joined the American Communist Party and acted as a minor revolutionary. Using his orating skills, he quickly climbed to the upper echelons of the party, while still remaining fairly unknown.

In 1932, Carson rose to the near-top of the ladder and fell into the public eye. He was an eccentric and intelligent man, and his charisma saw the Communist Party begin gaining a larger following. By 1934 the Party had won the support of 49 out of the 52 states and territories. It was obvious that, when Earl Browder, the leader of the party died, James Carson should replace him. Very quickly, Carson did replace him, and in the following election, the Communist Party won a landslide victory.