The Jew and American Ideals by John Spargo
"The Jew and American Ideals" by John Spargo is a historical account written in the early 20th century. In this work, Spargo confronts rising anti-Semitism and discusses its implications for American society, emphasizing the importance of defending American ideals and values against such prejudices. He presents a critique of the anti-Jewish propaganda prevalent in his time, particularly the claims surrounding a supposed "Jewish conspiracy." The opening of the work introduces the author’s
personal experiences and observations regarding the rise of anti-Semitism, particularly in the context of Henry Ford's controversial publications that fostered such sentiments. Spargo recounts his reflections on Ford’s pacifist ideals juxtaposed with his later role as a promoter of anti-Jewish propaganda. He argues against the harmful narratives that equate Jewish identity with conspiracy and subversion, positioning his writing as a defense of both the Jewish community and American democratic principles. This sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the historical context of these prejudices and the necessity of confronting them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spargo, John, 1876-1966 |
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| LoC No. | 21005561 |
| Title | The Jew and American Ideals |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Protocols of the wise men of Zion |
| Subject | Dearborn independent. International Jew |
| Subject | Jews -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21835 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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