Elizabeth Gurley Flynn died on September 5, 1964, in Moscow.
On September 5, 1964, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn passed away in Moscow, Soviet Union, marking the end of an era in American labor and political activism. Known for her lifelong dedication to socialism, workers' rights, and civil liberties, Flynn was deeply respected in both American and international socialist circles.
Her death occurred while she was attending the 23rd Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Flynn's life was marked by constant battles against injustice and inequality, and her legacy carries on through her contributions to the American Civil Liberties Union and labor rights advances. Her body was returned to the United States and buried in the cemetery for famous labor leaders in Chicago, alongside prominent figures she admired and worked with, underlining her lasting impact on labor history.