American Action, Inc.

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. 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 Action’s program:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To purge both major parties of opportunist leadership that sells out American principals for minorities votes.
4. To protect from smear and political reprisal party leaders and public officials who uphold American principles, and drive out those who compromise American principles.

See also

• Lineage of American fascist organizations and individuals