Master Plan The Secret Task Force
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Sep 10, 2024 Dive into the intrigue behind Lewis Powell’s memo as it transforms from a simple document to a strategic master plan. Discover how corporate executives and politicians convened in secret to shape America's political landscape in the 1970s. Uncover the role of influential media figures and business leaders in crafting narratives that influence public perception. Explore the rise of conservative movements and their efforts to rebrand capitalism, all while examining the intertwining of corporate power and politics that altered the course of history.
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Powell Memo Task Force Meeting
- In March 1973, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a three-day Powell Memo Task Force meeting at Disney World's Polynesian Hotel.
- Top corporate leaders and executives gathered to strategize implementing Powell's memo in a lavish setting.
Ford's Role in Legalizing Corruption
- The Powell Memo Task Force strategized to weaken campaign finance law restrictions and collaborated directly with Gerald Ford.
- Ford later signed amendments enabling corporate PACs, a key move in the legalizing corruption plan.
Roger Ailes and Media Leverage
- Concurrently with Disney, a Dallas meeting of Young Presidents Organization studied the Powell memo's media influence ideas.
- Roger Ailes promoted using advertiser leverage to shape TV news, foreshadowing Fox News tactics.