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===Family===

===Family===

While he was attending the University of Chicago, he met Helene Simon, his first wife.<ref name="books.google.com">[https://books.google.com/books?id=kjLspnsZS4UC&pg=PA25 Encyclopedia of leadership: A-E, Volume 1]</ref>  They married in 1932, and remained married until her death in an accidental drowning in 1947.<ref>[http://infed.org/mobi/saul-alinsky-community-organizing-and-rules-for-radicals/ Saul Alinsky, community organizing and rules for radicals]</ref><ref>[http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1947/09/04/page/36/article/mrs-alinsky-drowns-after-saving-2-girls/ Mrs. Alinsky Drowns After Saving 2 Girls], [[Chicago Tribune]], Sept. 4th, 1947</ref><ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1989/11/12/books/it-never-hurts-to-have-a-few-enemies.html?pagewanted=all  IT NEVER HURTS TO HAVE A FEW ENEMIES], [[The New York Times]]</ref>  They had two children, Kathryn and David.<ref name=reformers>[https://books.google.com/books?id=1QMaAAAAYAAJ American Reformers: An H.W. Wilson Biographical Dictionary], p.</ref>  In 1952, he married Jean Graham.  After his divorce from Graham in 1969,<ref name=reformers /> he married Irene McInnis in 1971.

While he was attending the University of Chicago, he met Helene Simon, his first wife.<ref name="books.google.com">[https://books.google.com/books?id=kjLspnsZS4UC&pg=PA25 Encyclopedia of leadership: A-E, Volume 1]</ref>  They married in 1932, and remained married until her death in an accidental drowning in 1947.<ref>[http://infed.org/mobi/saul-alinsky-community-organizing-and-rules-for-radicals/ Saul Alinsky, community organizing and rules for radicals]</ref><ref>[http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1947/09/04/page/36/article/mrs-alinsky-drowns-after-saving-2-girls/ Mrs. Alinsky Drowns After Saving 2 Girls], [[Chicago Tribune]], Sept. 4th, 1947</ref><ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1989/11/12/books/it-never-hurts-to-have-a-few-enemies.html?pagewanted=all  IT NEVER HURTS TO HAVE A FEW ENEMIES], [[The New York Times]]</ref>  They had two children, Kathryn and David.<ref name=reformers>[https://books.google.com/books?id=1QMaAAAAYAAJ American Reformers: An H.W. Wilson Biographical Dictionary], p.</ref>  In 1952, he married Jean Graham.  After his divorce from Graham in 1969,<ref name=reformers /> he married Irene McInnis in 1971.

===Influence of University of Chicago===

===Influence of University of Chicago===

===Later Organizing===

===Later Organizing===

Alinsky had a tendency to rub the sores of a community raw.<ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-saul-alinsky/ Who is Saul Alinsky?], [[CBS News]]</ref>  During the [[Great Society]] campaigns of [[Lyndon Johnson]], he organized groups like FIGHT (Freedom, Integration, God, Honor, Today) in order to push the Eastman Kodak Company to hire more black workers.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ChMkAAAAMAAJ&q=saul+alinsky+%22Friends+of+FIGHT%22&dq=saul+alinsky+%22Friends+of+FIGHT%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiL6prqx_vNAhWCph4KHQ3xDcY4FBDoAQgfMAE Hearing(s) Held in Rochester, New York, September 16-17, 1966, Volumes 35-962]</ref>  Headed by the radical pastor Franklin Florence,<ref name=fight>[https://books.google.com/books?id=nsye_8Ewk0oC&pg=PA381 The Mid-Atlantic Region]</ref><ref>[http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/july64/more.html JULY ‘64], [[PBS]]</ref> FIGHT chose to remain an exclusively black organization.  In response, Friends of FIGHT was formed, in order to bring in the involvement of white progressives.<ref name=fight />

Alinsky had a tendency to rub the sores of a community raw.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-saul-alinsky/ Who is Saul Alinsky?], [[CBS News]]</ref>  During the [[Great Society]] campaigns of [[Lyndon Johnson]], he organized groups like FIGHT (Freedom, Integration, God, Honor, Today) in order to push the Eastman Kodak Company to hire more black workers.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ChMkAAAAMAAJ&q=saul+alinsky+%22Friends+of+FIGHT%22&dq=saul+alinsky+%22Friends+of+FIGHT%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiL6prqx_vNAhWCph4KHQ3xDcY4FBDoAQgfMAE Hearing(s) Held in Rochester, New York, September 16-17, 1966, Volumes 35-962]</ref>  Headed by the radical pastor Franklin Florence,<ref name=fight>[https://books.google.com/books?id=nsye_8Ewk0oC&pg=PA381 The Mid-Atlantic Region]</ref><ref>[http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/july64/more.html JULY ‘64], [[PBS]]</ref> FIGHT chose to remain an exclusively black organization.  In response, Friends of FIGHT was formed, in order to bring in the involvement of white progressives.<ref name=fight />

One of the most well known strategies was the use of the "fart in", or "flatulent blitzkrieg".<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=6BPKckIixDUC&pg=PA92 Radical: A Portrait of Saul Alinsky]</ref>  Activists were to eat a large baked bean dinner, then attend the quiet Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra where the operation could be better heard.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ph6gBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT466 Pursuing Justice: Traditional and Contemporary Issues in Our Communities and the World]</ref>  Later, Alinsky threatened a "piss in" at Chicago's [[O'Hare International Airport]].<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/243654/saul-alinsky-complicated-rebel-ronald-radosh Saul Alinsky: A Complicated Rebel], [[National Review]]</ref>  The plan was leaked to city officials that well-dressed black activists would stand in front of the urinals and occupying toilets in men's bathrooms, blocking patrons who actually needed to use the facility from doing so.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=6BPKckIixDUC&pg=PA93 Radical: A Portrait of Saul Alinsky]</ref>  The plan was never implemented, as the city caved in to their demands.  

One of the most well known strategies was the use of the "fart in", or "flatulent blitzkrieg".<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=6BPKckIixDUC&pg=PA92 Radical: A Portrait of Saul Alinsky]</ref>  Activists were to eat a large baked bean dinner, then attend the quiet Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra where the operation could be better heard.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ph6gBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT466 Pursuing Justice: Traditional and Contemporary Issues in Our Communities and the World]</ref>  Later, Alinsky threatened a "piss in" at Chicago's [[O'Hare International Airport]].<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/243654/saul-alinsky-complicated-rebel-ronald-radosh Saul Alinsky: A Complicated Rebel], [[National Review]]</ref>  The plan was leaked to city officials that well-dressed black activists would stand in front of the urinals and occupying toilets in men's bathrooms, blocking patrons who actually needed to use the facility from doing so.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=6BPKckIixDUC&pg=PA93 Radical: A Portrait of Saul Alinsky]</ref>  The plan was never implemented, as the city caved in to their demands.  

{{main|Rules for Radicals|Reveille for Radicals}}

{{main|Rules for Radicals|Reveille for Radicals}}

In ''Rules for Radicals'', Alinsky wrote specifically to the 1960s generation of [[New Left]] radicals: ''"What follows is for those who want to change the world from what it is to what they believe it should be. The Prince was written by Machiavelli for the Haves on how to hold power. Rules for Radicals is written for the Have-Nots on how to take it away."''<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/weekinreview/23alinsky.html Know Thine Enemy], [[The New York Times]]</ref>

In ''Rules for Radicals'', Alinsky wrote specifically to the 1960s generation of [[New Left]] radicals: ''"What follows is for those who want to change the world from what it is to what they believe it should be. The Prince was written by Machiavelli for the Haves on how to hold power. Rules for Radicals is written for the Have-Nots on how to take it away."''<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/weekinreview/23alinsky.html Know Thine Enemy], [[The New York Times]]</ref>

==Death and Legacy==

==Death and Legacy==

In addition, Buckley noted that one of Alinsky's favorite tactics was to employ left wing priests and ministers, because police have a built in reluctance to tossing them into a jail cell.<ref name=buckley />  On the December 11, 1967 broadcast of his show [[Firing Line]], William Buckley interviewed Alinsky in a discussion known as "''Mobilizing The Poor''."<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/media/firingline/338392 Firing Line Mobilizing the Poor], [[National Review]]</ref>

In addition, Buckley noted that one of Alinsky's favorite tactics was to employ left wing priests and ministers, because police have a built in reluctance to tossing them into a jail cell.<ref name=buckley />  On the December 11, 1967 broadcast of his show [[Firing Line]], William Buckley interviewed Alinsky in a discussion known as "''Mobilizing The Poor''."<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/media/firingline/338392 Firing Line Mobilizing the Poor], [[National Review]]</ref>

[[File:Obama.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Obama was influenced by Alinsky]]

[[File:Obama.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Obama was influenced by Alinsky]]

Several conservative talk radio hosts, such as [[Rush Limbaugh]], [[Sean Hannity]], [[Glenn Beck]], and [[Michael Savage]], attribute many of the strategies of the [[Democratic Party]] to Alinsky's ''Rules For Radicals''.  [[Hillary Clinton]]'s senior honors thesis was an analysis of the works of Saul Alinsky and the effect that they have on politics today.  [[Barack Obama]] can also trace his roots to the teachings of Saul Alinsky<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10305695 ''Democrats and the Legacy of Activist Saul Alinsky'' (audio file)], [[NPR]]</ref> and the use of them at the Alinskyite organization [[ACORN]].<ref>[http://humanevents.com/2008/09/16/what-this-community-organizer-really-did/ What This Community Organizer Really Did], [[Human Events]]</ref><ref>[http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/11/why_do_catholics_keep_funding_the_radical_left.html Why Do Catholics Keep Funding the Radical Left?], [[American Thinker]]</ref>  Obama had a passion for Alinsky's work. In 1988 while he was still at Harvard, Barack wrote "''Problems and promise in the inner city''",<ref name=obamaessay>[http://illinoisissues.uis.edu/archives/2008/09/whyorg.html Why Organize]</ref> which became a chapter in the book "''After Alinsky: Community Organizing in Illinois''."<ref name=obamaessay /> Under the tutelage of an Alinsky admirer John L. McKnight, Obama says he got the "best education I ever had, better than anything I got at Harvard Law School." <ref name="worldnetdaily.com"/>

Several conservative talk radio hosts, such as [[Rush Limbaugh]], [[Sean Hannity]], [[Glenn Beck]], and [[Michael Savage]], attribute many of the strategies of the [[Democratic Party]] to Alinsky's ''Rules For Radicals''.  [[Hillary Clinton]]'s senior honors thesis was an analysis of the works of Saul Alinsky and the effect that they have on politics today.  [[Barack Obama]] can also trace his roots to the teachings of Saul Alinsky<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10305695 ''Democrats and the Legacy of Activist Saul Alinsky'' (audio file)], [[NPR]]</ref> and the use of them at the Alinskyite organization [[ACORN]].<ref>[http://humanevents.com/2008/09/16/what-this-community-organizer-really-did/ What This Community Organizer Really Did], [[Human Events]]</ref><ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/2011/11/why_do_catholics_keep_funding_the_radical_left.html Why Do Catholics Keep Funding the Radical Left?], [[American Thinker]]</ref>  Obama had a passion for Alinsky's work. In 1988 while he was still at Harvard, Barack wrote "''Problems and promise in the inner city''",<ref name=obamaessay>[http://illinoisissues.uis.edu/archives/2008/09/whyorg.html Why Organize]</ref> which became a chapter in the book "''After Alinsky: Community Organizing in Illinois''."<ref name=obamaessay /> Under the tutelage of an Alinsky admirer John L. McKnight, Obama says he got the "best education I ever had, better than anything I got at Harvard Law School." <ref name="worldnetdaily.com"/>

His most well known book "''Rules for Radicals''", in addition to its influence among leftists, became a useful tool for members of the [[Tea Party Movement]].  Organizations like [[FreedomWorks]] handed out copies of the book to members of its leadership and would use it to train activists all across the country.<ref>[https://potomacteapartyreport.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/freedomworks-doing-alinsky-strategy-training/ FreedomWorks doing Alinsky strategy training]</ref><ref>[http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204624204577177272926154002 Two Ways to Play the 'Alinsky' Card], [[Wall Street Journal]]</ref>

His most well known book "''Rules for Radicals''", in addition to its influence among leftists, became a useful tool for members of the [[Tea Party Movement]].  Organizations like [[FreedomWorks]] handed out copies of the book to members of its leadership and would use it to train activists all across the country.<ref>[https://potomacteapartyreport.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/freedomworks-doing-alinsky-strategy-training/ FreedomWorks doing Alinsky strategy training]</ref><ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204624204577177272926154002 Two Ways to Play the 'Alinsky' Card], [[Wall Street Journal]]</ref>

Alinsky has played a role in several presidential elections.  In the [[Presidential Election 2012]], candidate [[Newt Gingrich]] declared that [[President Obama]] "is legitimately and authentically a Saul Alinsky radical", routinely bringing up Alinsky during the primaries.<ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/12/newt-gingrich-president-barack-obama-is-legitimately-and-authentically-a-saul-alinsky-radical-video/ Newt Gingrich: President Barack Obama is "Legitimately and Authentically a Saul Alinsky Radical" (Video)], [[Gateway Pundit]]</ref><ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sarah-palin-defends-newt-against-cannibal-gop/ Sarah Palin defends Newt against "cannibal" GOP], [[CBS News]]</ref><ref>[http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2012/03/bill_moyers_progressive_propagandist.html Bill Moyers, Progressive Propagandist], [[American Thinker]]</ref><ref>[http://www.mrc.org/bias-alerts/cnn-bypasses-obama-alinsky-ties-links-tea-party-alinsky CNN Bypasses Obama-Alinsky Ties, but Links Tea Party to Alinsky], [[Media Research Center]]</ref>  It was also learned that [[Mitt Romney]]'s father [[George Romney]] knew Alinsky and was sympathetic to his views.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2012/01/25/saul-alinsky-and-the-romneys-progressive-activism/ Saul Alinsky and the Romneys' Progressive Activism]</ref><ref>[http://www.unifiedpatriots.com/2012/01/24/when-liberal-governor-george-romney-met-saul-alinsky/ When Liberal Governor George Romney Met Saul Alinsky]</ref>  Governor Romney said in 1968: "''I think you ought to listen to Alinsky.''"<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=_QLoF5iz6-QC&pg=PT132 Romney's Way: A Man and an Idea]</ref>

Alinsky has played a role in several presidential elections.  In the [[Presidential Election 2012]], candidate [[Newt Gingrich]] declared that [[President Obama]] "is legitimately and authentically a Saul Alinsky radical", routinely bringing up Alinsky during the primaries.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/12/newt-gingrich-president-barack-obama-is-legitimately-and-authentically-a-saul-alinsky-radical-video/ Newt Gingrich: President Barack Obama is "Legitimately and Authentically a Saul Alinsky Radical" (Video)], [[Gateway Pundit]]</ref><ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sarah-palin-defends-newt-against-cannibal-gop/ Sarah Palin defends Newt against "cannibal" GOP], [[CBS News]]</ref><ref>[https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2012/03/bill_moyers_progressive_propagandist.html Bill Moyers, Progressive Propagandist], [[American Thinker]]</ref><ref>[http://www.mrc.org/bias-alerts/cnn-bypasses-obama-alinsky-ties-links-tea-party-alinsky CNN Bypasses Obama-Alinsky Ties, but Links Tea Party to Alinsky], [[Media Research Center]]</ref>  It was also learned that [[Mitt Romney]]'s father [[George Romney]] knew Alinsky and was sympathetic to his views.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2012/01/25/saul-alinsky-and-the-romneys-progressive-activism/ Saul Alinsky and the Romneys' Progressive Activism]</ref><ref>[http://www.unifiedpatriots.com/2012/01/24/when-liberal-governor-george-romney-met-saul-alinsky/ When Liberal Governor George Romney Met Saul Alinsky]</ref>  Governor Romney said in 1968: "''I think you ought to listen to Alinsky.''"<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=_QLoF5iz6-QC&pg=PT132 Romney's Way: A Man and an Idea]</ref>

During the [[2016 presidential election]], then candidate [[Ben Carson]] urged Americans to read the book ''Rules for Radicals'' to get a better grasp on the tactics used by community organizers.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/05/22/why-is-dr-ben-carson-urging-americans-to-read-saul-alinskys-rules-for-radicals/ Why Is Dr. Ben Carson Urging Americans to Read Saul Alinsky’s 'Rules for Radicals'?], [[The Blaze]]</ref>  Carson again brought up Alinsky at the RNC, pointing out that [[Hillary Clinton]]'s "Hero" is Saul Alinsky.<ref>[http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/06/12/carson-we-need-to-inform-people-about-hillary-clintons-hero-n2176897 Carson: We Need to Inform People About Hillary Clinton's Radical Hero]</ref><ref>[http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-conventions/who-saul-alinsky-ben-carson-claims-he-was-hillary-clinton-n613341 Who Is Saul Alinsky? Ben Carson Claims He Was Hillary Clinton's 'Role Model'], [[NBC News]]</ref>

During the [[2016 presidential election]], then candidate [[Ben Carson]] urged Americans to read the book ''Rules for Radicals'' to get a better grasp on the tactics used by community organizers.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/05/22/why-is-dr-ben-carson-urging-americans-to-read-saul-alinskys-rules-for-radicals/ Why Is Dr. Ben Carson Urging Americans to Read Saul Alinsky’s 'Rules for Radicals'?], [[The Blaze]]</ref>  Carson again brought up Alinsky at the RNC, pointing out that [[Hillary Clinton]]'s "Hero" is Saul Alinsky.<ref>[http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/06/12/carson-we-need-to-inform-people-about-hillary-clintons-hero-n2176897 Carson: We Need to Inform People About Hillary Clinton's Radical Hero]</ref><ref>[http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/2016-conventions/who-saul-alinsky-ben-carson-claims-he-was-hillary-clinton-n613341 Who Is Saul Alinsky? Ben Carson Claims He Was Hillary Clinton's 'Role Model'], [[NBC News]]</ref>

ALINSKY: They're my kind of people.</blockquote>

ALINSKY: They're my kind of people.</blockquote>

[[Dinesh D’Souza]] took aim at several of the left's big names in his movie ''America: Imagine a World Without Her'',<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2014/07/01/dinesh-d-souza-s-america-not-absolution-but-redemption/ Dinesh D'Souza's 'America' Offers Fresh Look at Saul Alinsky, Far-Left Bromides], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref><ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/381509/dsouzas-america-john-fund D’Souza’s ''America''], National Review</ref> including Alinsky, including video not seen by most American audiences.

[[Dinesh D’Souza]] took aim at several of the left's big names in his movie ''America: Imagine a World Without Her'',<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2014/07/01/dinesh-d-souza-s-america-not-absolution-but-redemption/ Dinesh D'Souza's 'America' Offers Fresh Look at Saul Alinsky, Far-Left Bromides], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref><ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/article/381509/dsouzas-america-john-fund D’Souza’s ''America''], National Review</ref> including Alinsky, including video not seen by most American audiences.

The Diocese of Davenport awarded Alinsky with its ''Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award'' in 1969.<ref>[http://www.davenportdiocese.org/socialaction/sapitrecipients.htm Pacem In Terris Past Recipients]</ref>

The Diocese of Davenport awarded Alinsky with its ''Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award'' in 1969.<ref>[http://www.davenportdiocese.org/socialaction/sapitrecipients.htm Pacem In Terris Past Recipients]</ref>