About Margaret Wright
Lived 1920 – 1996 (aged 75–76). Margaret Wright was an American politician.
Margaret Florence Wright ( Nusom; December 15, 1921 — May 11, 1996) was a third-party candidate for President of the United States and a community activist in Los Angeles, California.
Wright was a shipyard worker during World War II, and one of the principals of the film The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter. In the 1976 United States presidential election, Wright represented the People's Party, and her running mate was Benjamin Spock, who had been their presidential candidate in 1972. Their ticket was also endorsed by the Peace and Freedom Party. Bumper stickers advertised her as a "Socialist for President." The ticket received 49,016 votes (0.06%). Wright was also a founder and activist of Women against Racism in the Watts section of Los Angeles.
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Who was Margaret Wright?
American politician
When was Margaret Wright born?
Margaret Wright was born in 1920.
When did Margaret Wright die?
Margaret Wright died on 11 May 1996.
What was Margaret Wright's occupation?
Margaret Wright was a politician.
What nationality was Margaret Wright?
Margaret Wright was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Margaret Wright. https://biography.guide/margaret-wright/
MLA: "Margaret Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/margaret-wright/.
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