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War of the Worlds: Orson Welles' Alien Invasion Hoax

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Exploring the Reality Behind 'War of the Worlds' Panic

This chapter explores the public's reaction to Orson Welles' 'War of the Worlds' broadcast, challenging the myth of widespread panic across the U.S. It reveals that while millions listened, only a small number were truly convinced of a Martian invasion, influenced more by rumors than by direct experience.

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