Fascism in the United States

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In the United States, the history of fascism dates back over a century, with roots in the history of white supremacy, white nationalism, nativism, xenophobia, and far-right political violence. It has received less scholarly attention than fascism in Europe, particularly Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. Scholars say that far-right authoritarian movements have been a part of the political landscape of the United States for a very long period of time. Contributors to Fascism in America: Past and Present have traced the roots of fascism in the United States back to the origins of late 19th and early 20th-century movements such as the Ku Klux Klan and various domestic proto-fascist organizations that emerged during the Great Depression. Alongside homegrown movements, German-backed political organizations attempted to make U.S. public opinion sympathetic toward Nazi cause during World War II. After the U.S.'s formal declaration of war against Germany, the U.S. Treasury Department raided the German...

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