Unveiling the Origins of a Radical Political Group

The chapter explores the formation of the John Birch Society led by a figure who believed in conspiracy theories surrounding communism in the 1950s. It details the group's mission to combat an international communist conspiracy and the controversial backgrounds of some founding members, including ties to nuclear weapons and far-right ideologies. The chapter also delves into a historical meeting involving influential individuals with connections to fascism and Holocaust denial, shedding light on the interconnected beliefs of the far-right.