Behind the Bastards

Part Two: George Lincoln Rockwell: The Most Racist American in History

Mar 13, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Rockwell's Selma Disruption

  • When MLK held a voter registration drive, Rockwell showed up to disrupt it.
  • Rockwell proposed outrageous ideas like an "inward day" and racist restaurant menus, rejected by city officials.
ANECDOTE

Rockwell Confronts MLK

  • Rockwell used racist costumes and confrontations to gain media attention.
  • His face-off with MLK became national news, boosting the Nazi party's visibility and donations.
INSIGHT

Quarantine Strategy

  • The Jewish community employed a "quarantine" strategy against Rockwell, denying him publicity.
  • This involved coordinating with media outlets to minimize coverage of Rockwell's events.
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