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New HOAC Board

After many years of leading HOAC, Vernon Pedersen has stepped down as President, though he will continue to be involved with the organization and journal. I want to thank Vernon for his dedication, leadership, and commitment during his time as President. His guidance, vision, and countless contributions have made a lasting impact on our organization … Read more

Dan Leab Author Award, 2025

Congratulations to Paul Saba for this year’s Dan Leab Author Award. The award is presented annually to the author of the best article published in the journal American Communist History in the previous year. The award is named in honor of Dan Leab, the journal’s first editor and a founding member of the Historians of American Communism … Read more