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How the American Right Became Radicalized

The Michael Shermer Show

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The Birth of the John Birch Society

This chapter explores the origins of the John Birch Society and how it was established as a powerful force to educate the public about the communist conspiracy within the United States. It delves into the murder of John Burch, which led to the creation of the society, and the role of Robert Welch in its formation.

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