Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence (Bryan Burrough)
The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
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Emergence of Radical Movements in 1970s America
This chapter explores the rise of radical groups in the United States during the 1970s, focusing on the motivations and actions of individuals like Sam Melville and the Weathermen. It highlights the ideologies of these movements, emphasizing their connection to racial justice issues and revolutionary goals rather than the anti-war sentiments commonly associated with the era. The narrative further examines the complexities of various factions, including the Black Liberation Army and the Symbionese Liberation Army, alongside their impacts on American society and the evolution of underground radicalism.
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