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Franklin Roosevelt and the Reality Distortion Field
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1:40:17 - 1:45:50 (05:33)

This transcript discusses Franklin Roosevelt's ability to convince and manipulate the American public through his "reality distortion field", which was a combination of charisma, charm, hyperbole, marketing, and persistence. The discussion includes his promises to keep the US out of the European War, his denials of such involvement, and his legacy in the US today.

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