Allan Louis Benson (November 6, 1871–August 19, 1940) was an American newspaper editor who stood as the United States Socialist Party candidate for President in 1916. November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 1871 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ... The Socialist Party of America is a socialist political party in the United States. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 - The Royal Army Medical Corps first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ...
As president and CEO of GE Canada, Allan is focusing a lot of her attention on ecomagination, General Electric's global initiative to develop new, resource-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies.
Allan wants her 9,500 employees to feel connected to Canada, and she feels that ecomagination could help.
Elyse BensonAllan is a member of the Tuck board of overseers.
When Eugene V. Debs declined to have his name presented for nomination as the Socialist candidate for President in 1916, Benson was nominated by a direct mail vote of party members.
In his campaign he urged that a declaration of offensive war should be made only by the voters of the entire country by referendum, criticized President Wilson for his stand on preparedness, and accused American munitions makers of promoting participation in the European war for their private profit.
Besides those already mentioned, Benson was the author of the following books: “Inviting War to America” (1916), “The New Henry Ford,” biography (1923), “The Story of Geology” (1927) and “Daniel Webster,” biography (1929), as well as many magazine articles.
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