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What If… Wallace not Truman Had Become US President in 1945?

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

The Intersection of Mysticism and Politics

This chapter explores the intertwining of mysticism and science in the philosophy of a key figure from the 1940s, emphasizing their fascination with the universe and intentions for peace with the Soviet Union. It also recounts a tumultuous expedition with a Russian mystic that almost sparked a diplomatic crisis, highlighting the complexities of their beliefs.

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