47: Father Coughlin and the Hour of Power
The Empire Never Ended
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Rise of Father Coughlin and the Christian Front
This chapter examines the ascent of Father Coughlin and the violent Christian Front movement, highlighting their anti-Semitic ideologies and actions against Jewish communities. It discusses Coughlin's collaboration with Henry Ford to undermine organized labor and the militant structure of the Christian Front, including their organized harassment and assaults. The chapter provides insights into the internal conflicts of extremist groups and their eventual decline amid changing public sentiments during World War II.
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