FAQ About Emma Goldman
Where was Emma Goldman born, and what was her early life like?
Emma Goldman was born on June 27, 1869, in Kaunas, which was then part of the Russian Empire (now Lithuania). Her early life was marked by hardship and poverty, and she emigrated to the United States at the age of 16. Her experiences in a new country, witnessing the struggles of workers, and exposure to radical ideas significantly shaped her political consciousness and future activism.
