Annals of Communism: The Soviet World of American Communism

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The Secret World of American Communism (1995) sparked global interest with its revelations about Communist party covert operations in the U.S. Now, the American authors, alongside Soviet archivist Kyrill M. Anderson, present a second volume of significant social, political, and historical relevance. Utilizing newly accessible documents from Russian archives, this work conclusively reveals the deep and ongoing connections between the Communist Party of the United States of America (CPUSA) and Moscow. The authors meticulously investigate personal, organizational, and financial ties, demonstrating that Moscow exerted extensive control over the CPUSA, including its grassroots members. The prevailing notion that the CPUSA was primarily an idealistic organization dedicated to social justice must be fundamentally reassessed. While some members may have been unaware of Soviet influence, the leadership was certainly cognizant. The authors provide detailed explanations and annotations for ninety-five documents, many presented in full, along with numerous quotes from other sources that illuminate the inner workings of the American Communist party. Key findings include: the USSR covertly funded a significant portion of the CPUSA budget from the early 1920s until the late 1980s; Moscow issued directives that the CPUSA followed regarding political decisions and leadership appointments; and the CPUSA supported Stalin’s purges and the persecu