S4 Ep44: That Time Democracy Almost Collapsed: The Forgotten History of Smedley Butler and the Plot to Overthrow FDR
Strange and Unexplained with Daisy Eagan
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This chapter explores the remarkable journey of Marine General Smedley Butler, who uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow President Roosevelt during the 1930s. It reflects on his evolution from a military supporter of capitalism to a courageous whistleblower highlighting the threats of fascism and corporate corruption in democracy.
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