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59: Minutemen - An American Stay-Behind Unit (and Pedos)

The Empire Never Ended

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The Minutemen: A Legacy of Extremism

This chapter explores the history of the Minutemen, a government-backed operation founded in 1960, and its extreme anti-communist ideology intertwined with racial prejudices. It highlights the group's violent tactics, paranoia about communist infiltration, and connections to other extremist organizations, such as the Ku Klux Klan. The discussion also examines the impact of influential figures and political maneuvers aimed at countering the Minutemen's influence during a tumultuous period in American history.

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