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Fascism in America
Dan Snow's History Hit
Fascism's Shadow: Pre-War America
This chapter explores the unsettling rise of fascist ideologies in America during the 1930s and early 1940s, revealing how many influential figures and organizations supported these views. It examines the contradictions of America's democratic self-image amidst a climate of isolationism and admiration for fascism, alongside the manipulation of propaganda by foreign powers. The chapter also discusses the dangers to democracy, highlighting issues like political violence and anti-Semitism that resonate with contemporary societal challenges.
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