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Asked to define socialism, 24% of Americans mention "equality," while 17% say it is government ownership of the means of production.
Gallup included "socialist" as a standard option for party ID in early polling. Midcentury surveys showed Americans saying U.S. socialism was growing.
U.S. Leadership Loses Ground in Africa, Asia
U.S. Highest Rated of Major World Leaders
