John ReedJohn Silas Reed was an American journalist, poet, and communist activist known for his firsthand accounts of revolutionary movements. Born on October 22, 1887, in Portland, Oregon, to Charles Jerome Reed and Margaret Green Reed, he attended Harvard Uiversity, where he developed his literary and political interests. Reed gained recognition as a war correspondent, reporting on the Mexican Revolution and later covering World War I for socialist publications. His most famous work documented the Bolshevik Revolution, capturing the upheaval in Russia with vivid detail. Reed's commitment to communist ideals led him to join the Communist Labor Party of America, advocating for socialist change in the United States. His marriage to journalist Louise Bryant further immersed him in political activism, as both sought to promote leftist causes through their writings. Reed s revolutionary fervor brought him back to Russia, where he continued his work until his death from typhus in Moscow on October 17, 1920. He was honored with burial at the Kremlin Wall Necropolis, a rare distinction for a foreigner, solidifying his legacy as a dedicated voice of revolution. Read More Read Less