It Can't Happen Here

Sally Denton's "The Plots Against the President" delves into various conspiracies and attempts to undermine American presidents throughout history. The book provides a detailed account of the Business Plot, a plan to overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s. Denton's research reveals the extent of the plot and the powerful figures involved. The book also explores the suppression of information about the plot and its lasting impact. It offers a compelling narrative of political intrigue and the fragility of democracy.

Jules Archer's "The Plot to Seize the White House" details a real-life conspiracy to overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s. The book centers on the involvement of Major General Smedley Butler, who was approached by wealthy businessmen to lead a coup. Archer's account reveals the extent of the plot and the potential threat to American democracy. The book highlights the political climate of the time and the anxieties surrounding the Great Depression. It remains a significant piece of historical investigation.

Published in 1935, 'It Can't Happen Here' is a dystopian political novel by Sinclair Lewis. The story is set in a fictionalized version of the 1930s United States and follows the rise of Berzelius 'Buzz' Windrip, a demagogue who becomes the country's first outright dictator. The novel centers on Doremus Jessup, a newspaper editor who opposes Windrip's fascist policies and becomes a key figure in a liberal rebellion against the regime. The novel was adapted into a play by Lewis and John C. Moffitt in 1936, which premiered in 21 U.S. theaters simultaneously.