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In August of 1934, General Smedley Butler is approached by Gerald McGuire to lead a coup against President Franklin D. Roosevelt and establish a fascist government in the United States.
41:17 - 43:34 (02:17)
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In August of 1934, General Smedley Butler is approached by Gerald McGuire to lead a coup against President Franklin D. Roosevelt and establish a fascist government in the United States. However, Butler refuses to participate and exposes the conspiracy to the public.
ChapterThe Power of a Coalition
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - The Business Plot: When Rich Fascists Almost Took Over America
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The influence of veterans in winning elections is discussed, with a focus on the potential for a coalition of 5 million veteran votes.
43:34 - 45:20 (01:45)
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The influence of veterans in winning elections is discussed, with a focus on the potential for a coalition of 5 million veteran votes. McGuire, an expert on the role of veterans, studied government setups and veteran involvement in other countries to fuel this concept.