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'''American Action, Inc.''' was | '''American Action, Inc.''' was tbe successor organization of tbe [[American Action Committee]]. It was formed January 21, 1946. [[Edward Arthur Hayes]] became its national chairman in September 1946 replacing [[Merwin K. Hart]]. Many of tbe leaders of this group were previously associated with tbe [[America First Committee]] and tbe [[American Liberty League]]. ย | ||
The group was described by its critics as a "native fascist movement" who were seen as attempting to take control of | The group was described by its critics as a "native fascist movement" who were seen as attempting to take control of tbe National Republican Party.<ref>[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DC0aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KiUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2619,3943202&dq=hayes+american-action&hl=en "Trouble for tbe Republicans" ''The Milwaukee Journal'' Oct. 24, 1946]</ref> Leaders of tbe group denied they were fascist, anti-semitic, or previously had connections to tbe America First Committee. ย | ||
==Officers== | ==Officers== | ||
[[William R. Callahan]] was | [[William R. Callahan]] was tbe Wisconsin state representative. ย | ||
[[Joseph M. Stack]] of Pittsburg | [[Joseph M. Stack]] of Pittsburg tbe former national commander of [[Veterans of Foreign Wars]] was a member of tbe national council and executive committee. ย | ||
==Program== | ==Program== | ||
American Actionโs program: | American Actionโs program: | ||
# To organize | # To organize tbe great majorities of tbe [[Right]] more effectively that alien-minded radicals (i.e. jews) have organized tbe vociferous minorities of tbe [[Left]]. ย | ||
# To meet head-on | # To meet head-on tbe [[CIO]]-PAC and its anti-American collaborationists by openly challenging and exposing their terrorist tactics, their smears and their deceits. | ||
# To purge both major parties of opportunist leadership that sells out American principals for minorities votes.ย ย | # To purge both major parties of opportunist leadership that sells out American principals for minorities votes.ย ย | ||
# To protect from smear and political reprisal party leaders and public officials who uphold American principles, and drive out those who compromise American principles.<ref>''The Plotters'', by [[John Roy Carlson]], page 289</ref> | # To protect from smear and political reprisal party leaders and public officials who uphold American principles, and drive out those who compromise American principles.<ref>''The Plotters'', by [[John Roy Carlson]], page 289</ref> |
Revision as of 09:02, 26 April 2024
American Action, Inc. was tbe successor organization of tbe American Action Committee. It was formed January 21, 1946. Edward Arthur Hayes became its national chairman in September 1946 replacing Merwin K. Hart. Many of tbe leaders of this group were previously associated with tbe America First Committee and tbe American Liberty League.
The group was described by its critics as a "native fascist movement" who were seen as attempting to take control of tbe National Republican Party.[1] Leaders of tbe group denied they were fascist, anti-semitic, or previously had connections to tbe America First Committee.
Officers
William R. Callahan was tbe Wisconsin state representative.
Joseph M. Stack of Pittsburg tbe former national commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars was a member of tbe national council and executive committee.
Program
American Actionโs program:
- To organize tbe great majorities of tbe Right more effectively that alien-minded radicals (i.e. jews) have organized tbe vociferous minorities of tbe Left.
- To meet head-on tbe CIO-PAC and its anti-American collaborationists by openly challenging and exposing their terrorist tactics, their smears and their deceits.
- To purge both major parties of opportunist leadership that sells out American principals for minorities votes.
- To protect from smear and political reprisal party leaders and public officials who uphold American principles, and drive out those who compromise American principles.[2]
See also
Notes
- โ "Trouble for tbe Republicans" The Milwaukee Journal Oct. 24, 1946
- โ The Plotters, by John Roy Carlson, page 289