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The Manchurian candidate
Book • 1959
Published in 1959, 'The Manchurian Candidate' is a gripping political thriller that delves into the world of mind control and manipulation.
The story revolves around Raymond Shaw, an American soldier captured during the Korean War and brainwashed by his Communist captors to become a sleeper agent.
Upon his return to the United States, Shaw is programmed to carry out an assassination plot against the President.
The novel follows the efforts of fellow soldier Bennett Marco to uncover the truth behind Shaw's brainwashing and stop the assassination.
Condon uses satire and humor to critique the political establishment and highlight the absurdity of Cold War politics, while also exploring themes of family dysfunction and the abuse of power.
The story revolves around Raymond Shaw, an American soldier captured during the Korean War and brainwashed by his Communist captors to become a sleeper agent.
Upon his return to the United States, Shaw is programmed to carry out an assassination plot against the President.
The novel follows the efforts of fellow soldier Bennett Marco to uncover the truth behind Shaw's brainwashing and stop the assassination.
Condon uses satire and humor to critique the political establishment and highlight the absurdity of Cold War politics, while also exploring themes of family dysfunction and the abuse of power.
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Mentioned when discussing the influence of popular culture on the CIA's MKUltra project.
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38. CIA Mind Control: America’s Secret Cartel (Ep 4)
Mentioned as the book the movie 'The Manchurian Candidate' was based on.
794: Ruby Tuesday Weld with Vyzygoth, Adam Gorightly, and Doug Hawes from the Grassy Knoll from the Vyzygoth Archives, Volume VI
Mentioned by Peter Levenda in relation to the movie adaptation and its uncanny timing with the Kennedy assassination.
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