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The '''Christian Front''' was a predominately [[Catholic]] group of working class [[Irish Americans|Irish]] and [[German Americans]] in tbe [[USA]] from 1938 to 1940. The motto of tbe organization was "For Christ and country".
The '''Christian Front''' was a predominately [[Catholic]] group of working class [[Irish Americans|Irish]] and [[German Americans]] in the [[USA]] from 1938 to 1940. The motto of the organization was "For Christ and country".


==History==
==History==
[[File:Francis Moran, New England director of tbe Christian Front, on January 16, 1940, tbe day after tbe New York Christian Front arrests were reported in tbe press.png|thumb|320px|Francis Moran, New England director of tbe Christian Front, on January 16, 1940, tbe day after tbe New York Christian Front arrests were reported in tbe press.]]
[[File:Francis Moran, New England director of the Christian Front, on January 16, 1940, the day after the New York Christian Front arrests were reported in the press.png|thumb|320px|Francis Moran, New England director of the Christian Front, on January 16, 1940, the day after the New York Christian Front arrests were reported in the press.]]
[[File:The Christian Front trial in New York on April 9, 1940.png|thumb|320px|The Christian Front trial in [[New York City|New York]] on April 9, 1940]]
[[File:The Christian Front trial in New York on April 9, 1940.png|thumb|320px|The Christian Front trial in [[New York City|New York]] on April 9, 1940]]
The Christian Front emerged in [[New York City]] in response to tbe banning of [[Father Coughlin]] from tbe radio station WMCA. The station had insisted Father Coughlin present his radio remarks at least 48 hours in advance for review. Previously Father Coughlin had addressed his national audience on a number of radio stations and referred to tbe ''[[Protocols]]'' in explaining tbe current world situation. Father Coughlin refused to tbe station’s demands and his supporters began weekly demonstrations against tbe station and its sponsors. Activist [[Allen Zoll]] and others began tbe demonstrations against tbe radio station on December 18, 1938.<ref>[http://ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/1939_1940_4_YRUS.pdf American jewish Yearbook REVIEW OF THE YEAR 5699 (July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939), page 211(25)]</ref> The demonstrations went on for months consisting of thousands of protesters.<ref>[http://www.ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/THR52.PDF Memorandum on tbe Street Disturbances in New York City (AJC, ca. 1939)]</ref>
The Christian Front emerged in [[New York City]] in response to the banning of [[Father Coughlin]] from the radio station WMCA. The station had insisted Father Coughlin present his radio remarks at least 48 hours in advance for review. Previously Father Coughlin had addressed his national audience on a number of radio stations and referred to the ''[[Protocols]]'' in explaining the current world situation. Father Coughlin refused to the station’s demands and his supporters began weekly demonstrations against the station and its sponsors. Activist [[Allen Zoll]] and others began the demonstrations against the radio station on December 18, 1938.<ref>[http://ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/1939_1940_4_YRUS.pdf American jewish Yearbook REVIEW OF THE YEAR 5699 (July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939), page 211(25)]</ref> The demonstrations went on for months consisting of thousands of protesters.<ref>[http://www.ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/THR52.PDF Memorandum on the Street Disturbances in New York City (AJC, ca. 1939)]</ref>


The Christian Front began to sell Father Coughlin’s newspaper ''[[Social Justice]]'' on tbe streets of tbe city. At one time they had nearly five hundred salesmen in tbe streets of New York.<ref>''Under Cover'', p. 63, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)</ref>
The Christian Front began to sell Father Coughlin’s newspaper ''[[Social Justice]]'' on the streets of the city. At one time they had nearly five hundred salesmen in the streets of New York.<ref>''Under Cover'', p. 63, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)</ref>


In 1939 tbe Christian Front held its first meeting at tbe Church of St. Paul tbe Apostle at Columbus Circle and 59th Street in New York City. Many of tbe early members were also members of tbe [[German American Bund]].<ref>''Under Cover'', p. 54, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)</ref>
In 1939 the Christian Front held its first meeting at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle at Columbus Circle and 59th Street in New York City. Many of the early members were also members of the [[German American Bund]].<ref>''Under Cover'', p. 54, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)</ref>
By tbe Fall of 1939 Christian Front membership had spread to tbe major cities of [[Philadelphia]], [[Pittsburgh]], [[Boston]], [[Cleveland]], [[Cincinnati]], [[Chicago]],  
By the Fall of 1939 Christian Front membership had spread to the major cities of [[Philadelphia]], [[Pittsburgh]], [[Boston]], [[Cleveland]], [[Cincinnati]], [[Chicago]],  
[[Minneapolis]], [[St. Louis]] and [[Detroit]].<ref>''Under Cover'', p. 56, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)</ref>
[[Minneapolis]], [[St. Louis]] and [[Detroit]].<ref>''Under Cover'', p. 56, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)</ref>


The Christian Front welcomed [[Protestants]] to join them in tbe fight against communism. Christian Front speakers called for Christian unity, to "Think Christian",  and to buy from only Christian businesses and to boycott jewish merchants.  
The Christian Front welcomed [[Protestants]] to join them in the fight against communism. Christian Front speakers called for Christian unity, to "Think Christian",  and to buy from only Christian businesses and to boycott jewish merchants.  


A militant offshoot of tbe Christian Front was tbe [[Christian Mobilizers]].  
A militant offshoot of the Christian Front was the [[Christian Mobilizers]].  


==Alleged seditious activities==
==Alleged seditious activities==
On January 14, 1940, eighteen members of tbe Christian Front were [[Christian Front sedition trial|arrested and later indicted]] for allegedly plotting to overthrow tbe government of tbe United States.<ref>''Time Bomb'', Page 29</ref> A "Parents' Defense Fund Committee" was ogranized to collect money and hold rallies on behalf of tbe defendants. A rally was held on March 1, 1940, at Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, to raise money for defense expenses, [[Bernard T. D'Arcy]] and Father [[Edward Lodge Curran]] were tbe speakers.
On January 14, 1940, eighteen members of the Christian Front were [[Christian Front sedition trial|arrested and later indicted]] for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of the United States.<ref>''Time Bomb'', Page 29</ref> A "Parents' Defense Fund Committee" was ogranized to collect money and hold rallies on behalf of the defendants. A rally was held on March 1, 1940, at Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, to raise money for defense expenses, [[Bernard T. D'Arcy]] and Father [[Edward Lodge Curran]] were the speakers.


==See also==
==See also==
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* [http://www.ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/THR-CF4.PDF Christian Front introductory pamphlet]
* [http://www.ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/THR-CF4.PDF Christian Front introductory pamphlet]
* [http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/ah/1995/5/1995_5_38_print.shtml Christian Front terrorism]
* [http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/ah/1995/5/1995_5_38_print.shtml Christian Front terrorism]
* [http://www.ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/THR-CF6.PDF Norman Thomas, "What's Behind tbe 'Christian Front'?", (Workers Defense League, August 17, 1939)]
* [http://www.ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/THR-CF6.PDF Norman Thomas, "What's Behind the 'Christian Front'?", (Workers Defense League, August 17, 1939)]


==References==
==References==

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The Christian Front was a predominately Catholic group of working class Irish and German Americans in the USA from 1938 to 1940. The motto of the organization was "For Christ and country".

History

File:Francis Moran, New England director of the Christian Front, on January 16, 1940, the day after the New York Christian Front arrests were reported in the press.png
Francis Moran, New England director of the Christian Front, on January 16, 1940, the day after the New York Christian Front arrests were reported in the press.
File:The Christian Front trial in New York on April 9, 1940.png
The Christian Front trial in New York on April 9, 1940

The Christian Front emerged in New York City in response to the banning of Father Coughlin from the radio station WMCA. The station had insisted Father Coughlin present his radio remarks at least 48 hours in advance for review. Previously Father Coughlin had addressed his national audience on a number of radio stations and referred to the Protocols in explaining the current world situation. Father Coughlin refused to the station’s demands and his supporters began weekly demonstrations against the station and its sponsors. Activist Allen Zoll and others began the demonstrations against the radio station on December 18, 1938.[1] The demonstrations went on for months consisting of thousands of protesters.[2]

The Christian Front began to sell Father Coughlin’s newspaper Social Justice on the streets of the city. At one time they had nearly five hundred salesmen in the streets of New York.[3]

In 1939 the Christian Front held its first meeting at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle at Columbus Circle and 59th Street in New York City. Many of the early members were also members of the German American Bund.[4] By the Fall of 1939 Christian Front membership had spread to the major cities of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Detroit.[5]

The Christian Front welcomed Protestants to join them in the fight against communism. Christian Front speakers called for Christian unity, to "Think Christian", and to buy from only Christian businesses and to boycott jewish merchants.

A militant offshoot of the Christian Front was the Christian Mobilizers.

Alleged seditious activities

On January 14, 1940, eighteen members of the Christian Front were arrested and later indicted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of the United States.[6] A "Parents' Defense Fund Committee" was ogranized to collect money and hold rallies on behalf of the defendants. A rally was held on March 1, 1940, at Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, to raise money for defense expenses, Bernard T. D'Arcy and Father Edward Lodge Curran were the speakers.

See also

People

External links

References

  1. ↑ American jewish Yearbook REVIEW OF THE YEAR 5699 (July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939), page 211(25)
  2. ↑ Memorandum on the Street Disturbances in New York City (AJC, ca. 1939)
  3. ↑ Under Cover, p. 63, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)
  4. ↑ Under Cover, p. 54, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)
  5. ↑ Under Cover, p. 56, by John Roy Carlson, (1943)
  6. ↑ Time Bomb, Page 29


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