Defiant Voices: Democracy's Guardians

This chapter examines the survival of democracy in the U.S. during critical historical moments, focusing on lesser-known heroes like prosecutors and citizen activists. It details the struggles against pro-Nazi sentiments before World War II, featuring a veteran's covert operations to expose extremist groups. Additionally, the chapter highlights the controversial 1944 sedition trial, which faced systemic obstacles, revealing the challenges in confronting fascism within American society.

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