Elmer C. Johnson
"America First" Float, Chicago, 1940's
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The America First Committee (AFC) was the foremost United States non-interventionist pressure group against the American entry into World War II. It was also characterized by anti-semitic and pro-fascist rhetoric.[1][2] Started on September 4, 1940, it was dissolved on December 10, 1941, three days after the attack on Pearl Harbor had brought the war to America. Membership peaked at 800,000 paying members in 450 chapters. It was one of the largest anti-war organizations in American history.
It claimed 135,000 members in 60 chapters in Illinois, its strongest state.
"America First" Float, Chicago, 1940's
copyright 2018 Elmer C. Johnson / Jeffery C. Johnson (Chicago)- all rights reserved- no usage without written consent. Thanks.
The America First Committee (AFC) was the foremost United States non-interventionist pressure group against the American entry into World War II. It was also characterized by anti-semitic and pro-fascist rhetoric.[1][2] Started on September 4, 1940, it was dissolved on December 10, 1941, three days after the attack on Pearl Harbor had brought the war to America. Membership peaked at 800,000 paying members in 450 chapters. It was one of the largest anti-war organizations in American history.
It claimed 135,000 members in 60 chapters in Illinois, its strongest state.