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Rockwell's Provocative Tactics
- George Lincoln Rockwell, a key figure in American fascism, used provocative tactics like picketing civil rights marches with racist signs.
- This generated media attention and donations, tactics still used by modern fascists.
Pierce's Transformation
- William Luther Pierce, a physicist, became a fascist after a seemingly normal life.
- His difficult upbringing and exposure to the John Birch Society influenced his trajectory.
Pierce's Escalation
- William Pierce's political leanings escalated after witnessing a worker's strike, leading him to attempt driving through a picket line.
- This incident forced him to leave his job and further radicalized him.