The Jew and American Ideals

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21835

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The Jew and American Ideals

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en

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This book is a defense of American ideals and institutions against anti-Semitism, written by John Spargo in 1921. It critiques the anti-Semitic propaganda spread by Henry Ford's Dearborn Independent and examines the alleged 'Great Jewish Conspiracy' based on the Protocols of the Wise Men of Zion.

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The Jew and American Ideals is a book written by John Spargo in 1921 that defends American ideals and institutions against anti-Semitism. The author critiques the anti-Semitic propaganda spread by Henry Ford's Dearborn Independent, particularly its use of the Protocols of the Wise Men of Zion to justify the alleged 'Great Jewish Conspiracy.' Spargo argues that this conspiracy theory is unfounded and that Bolshevism is not a typically Jewish movement. He presents evidence from Russia, where he found that Jews are actively opposing Bolshevism and that the majority of the Russian Jewry struggles against Bolshevism. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of defending American ideals and institutions against anti-Semitism. Spargo also examines the role of Freemasonry in the alleged Jewish conspiracy and finds it to be unfounded. He notes that while there are some Jews holding prominent positions in the Bolshevik regime, they are vastly outnumbered by non-Jews. The author argues that Bolshevism is not a typically Jewish movement and that its principles are diametrically opposed to the greatest psychological force motivating the conduct of the masses of the Jewish people. Spargo also critiques the anti-Semitic pamphlet 'Who Rules Russia?' published in New York City, which contains lists of officials classified according to nationality and race. He finds these lists to be deliberate inventions or reckless lies, and notes that some of the names listed are not even members of the organizations they claim to represent. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of defending American ideals and institutions against anti-Semitism and calls for unity against this sinister foe lurking within the gates.

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