(1910–2000), US Communist Party leader; born Arvo Kusta Halberg. He joined the Communist Party in the US in 1934 and served as national secretary 1950–59 before becoming general secretary. He was the US Communist Party's presidential candidate in four elections from 1972 to 1984.
Definition of Hall, Gus in US English:
Hall, Gus
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(1910–2000), US Communist Party leader; born Arvo Kusta Halberg. He joined the Communist Party in the US in 1934 and served as national secretary 1950–59 before becoming general secretary. He was the US Communist Party's presidential candidate in four elections from 1972 to 1984.