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The Last Archive

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Fears of Mind Control in 1950s America

This chapter investigates the prevalent anxieties over mind control and brainwashing during the 1950s, particularly amidst the tensions of the Korean War. It examines the psychological transformations of American soldiers and explores historical cases that fueled societal fears, including government experiments and the influence of propaganda.

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