Second International facts for kids
The Second International was an important group that existed from 1889 to 1916. It was started on July 14, 1889. This organization brought together different socialist groups and workers' parties from around the world. Their main goal was to work together to spread socialist ideas internationally.
The Second International continued the work of an earlier group called the First International, which had ended in 1886. However, the Second International did not include some powerful groups like the anarcho-syndicalists or many trade unions.
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What the Second International Did
The Second International made some very important decisions.
International Labor Day
In 1889, they officially declared May 1 as International Labor Day. This day is now celebrated worldwide to honor workers and their rights.
International Women's Day
Later, in 1910, they also declared March 8 as International Women's Day. This day celebrates women's achievements and pushes for gender equality.
How the Second International Was Organized
The main office and information center for the Second International was called the International Socialist Bureau (ISB).
The ISB Office
The ISB was located in Brussels, a city in Belgium. It was set up after a big meeting in Paris in 1900.
Important Leaders
Two key people from the Belgian Labour Party led the ISB: Emile Vandervelde was its chairman, and Camille Huysmans was its secretary. Famous leaders like Vladimir Lenin joined the ISB in 1905. Dadabhai Nauroji also attended a meeting in Paris in 1906.
Images for kids
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The "Fantaisies parisiennes" theater in 1881. This was where the 1889 "Marxist" meeting took place.
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Image of the old Stuttgart Liederhalle. This building hosted the International Socialist Congress in 1907.
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The Hotel Beau Séjour in 1864. This hotel was the location of the Zimmerwald conference.
See also
In Spanish: Segunda Internacional para niños
