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The John Birch Society and Its Influence
06:31 - 10:38 (04:06)
Robert Welch, the founder of the John Birch Society, believed in using multiple methods such as speaker's bureaus, reading rooms and exposure techniques to fight communism. The organization was aimed at reversing the gradual surrender of the United States to communism and had a strong influence on the politics of the country.
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Discussion on the complex image of historical figures, as they may have enacted a progressive agenda but also committed crimes or held contradicting beliefs.
06:31 - 08:20 (01:49)
Summary
Discussion on the complex image of historical figures, as they may have enacted a progressive agenda but also committed crimes or held contradicting beliefs.
ChapterThe John Birch Society and Its Influence
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The John Birch Society, founded by Robert Welch in 1958, aimed to establish a national network of reading rooms and speaker's bureaus to educate Americans on the threat of communism.
08:20 - 10:38 (02:17)
Summary
The John Birch Society, founded by Robert Welch in 1958, aimed to establish a national network of reading rooms and speaker's bureaus to educate Americans on the threat of communism. Welch believed in using various methods of exposure, such as letter writing campaigns and petitions, to counter communist front organizations.