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Fascists were variously described as “brown shirts” or “black shirts” at the time.


American Communist Party Newspaper. The communists were so supportive of the war effort that they were often unconditional defenders of the Roosevelt Administration’s war program. Most communists suspended their advocacy of labor strikes and Black enfranchisement during the war because it would ultimately lead to the weakening of the Allied efforts against the Nazis. Programs such as the “March on Washington Movement” were seen as untimely and therefore subversive and fascist. For more communist criticism of attempts during this period to further civil rights see {603312}


Some major celibrities like Charles Lindbergh were admirers of Hitler and other fascist leaders. There were even some American Fascist Organizations that overtly supported Hitler and Mussolini.


70 years after Fascism was defeated in Italy, there were still a number of right wing politicians who still espoused some of the Fascist principles. “Abjure” means to repudiate.


Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn
  • Born: May 27, 1945
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Profession: Musician

Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. His song styles range from folk to jazz-influenced rock and his lyrics cover a broad range of topics including human rights, environmental issues, politics, and Christianity.