Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra Episode 5: Coming Home
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Jul 15, 2024 Explore the origins and controversial beliefs of American fascist Francis Yockey, his return to the US, and surprising alliances with powerful political figures. Delve into the challenges faced by individuals like Anna Rosenberg, McCarthy's divisive tactics, and post-WWII political intrigues. Uncover the rise and fall of Senator Joe McCarthy, his radical behavior, and manipulative tactics, highlighting the destructive impact on his career.
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Yockey's Dubious Past
- Yockey's past included ties to Nazi groups, going AWOL from the US Army, and working as a US government lawyer at Nazi war crime trials.
- Shockingly, he used this position to help Nazi defendants.
Yockey's Vision in Imperium
- Yockey's Imperium argues for a global fascist empire aligned with Russia against the US.
- He admired Russia's anti-Semitism, not its communism.
The Challenge of the Holocaust
- Post-WWII fascists faced the challenge of explaining the Holocaust.
- Yockey's Imperium is considered an early example of Holocaust denial.