The Evolution of America First

This chapter explores the America First movement's transformation from an anti-war initiative to a platform with pro-German and pro-Nazi leanings. It analyzes historical figures’ sympathies, media influence, and the socio-political climate that led to American fascination with authoritarian regimes. Additionally, the chapter contrasts FDR's foreign policy advancements with the shifting public sentiment represented by Charles Lindbergh as the U.S. edged closer to involvement in World War II.