Colonization of America's Basic Industries by the Communist Party
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book analyzes the Communist Party USA's efforts to colonize American labor unions, focusing on the infiltration and takeover of key industries. The author argues that the Party's strategy was to concentrate on industries deemed essential to the nation's defense and economy, such as steel, maritime, and electrical. By gaining control of these unions, the Party aimed to exert significant influence over the nation's industrial base and undermine American foreign policy. The book draws on historical documents, including internal Communist Party directives, to demonstrate how the Party recruited and trained members to infiltrate unions and manipulate their leadership. It sheds light on the methods used by the Party to spread its ideology, promote its agenda, and obstruct anti-communist efforts. By examining this chapter in American history, the book contributes to our understanding of the enduring threat posed by communist infiltration and the importance of vigilance in safeguarding our democratic institutions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Colonization of America's Basic Industries by the Communist Party
- Author
- United States; Congress; House; Committee on Un-American Activities
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332255493
- ISBN 13
- 9781332255498
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- Political Theory and History
Uncover how a secret program shaped labor, industry, and policy in mid-20th‑century America—and what it meant for national security.
This book presents a documentary‑style look at how the House Un-American Activities Committee examined Communist infiltration in basic industries, and how lawmakers sought to curb hidden influence within unions and workplaces. It ties together historical context, investigative findings, and the push for new laws.
The text centers on the concept of “colonization” of America’s basic industries and shows how organized groups attempted to place party cadres in key factories, mines, and utilities. It also explains the methods used to monitor, expose, and counteract those efforts, including committee procedures, witness testimony, and the rationale behind sweeping legislative actions. Throughout, readers get a window into the tensions between labor, national security, and political ideology during the period.- Learn how the Communist Party targeted basic industries like steel, mining, and energy to shape the economy and labor movements.
- See how congressional investigations described infiltration techniques, undercover work, and the use of front organizations.
- Understand the policy responses, including laws and enforcement measures designed to safeguard unions and national security.
- Explore historical motivations, key figures, and the broader context of labor, politics, and Cold War fear.
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