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Radio free Europe's "Crusade for freedom" : rallying Americans behind Cold War broadcasting, 1950-1960 / Richard H. Cummings.
Lippincott Library HE8697.45.E852 C866 2010
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cummings, Richard H., 1944-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Radio Free Europe--History.
- Radio Free Europe.
- International broadcasting--United States.
- International broadcasting.
- International broadcasting--Europe, Eastern.
- Patriotism--United States.
- Patriotism.
- History.
- United States.
- Eastern Europe.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 257 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
- Summary:
- "This book takes an in-depth look at Radio Free Europe's "Crusade for Freedom," from 1950 to 1960, revealing how its unmatched pageantry of patriotism led to the creation of a dynamic movement involving not only the government but also private industry, mass media, academia, religious leaders, and, lastly, "the average Joe"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- How it all began
- A roll call of all Americans who love freedom
- Help truth fight Communism : join the crusade for freedom
- From freedom-grams to flying saucers
- Help stop World War III before it starts : with truth dollars!
- How you can help fight Communism!
- Newspaper boys and balloons against Communists
- The one thing the Iron Curtain can't keep out
- truth
- Freedom is not free!
- Truth broadcasts, bowling and Harlem Globetrotters
- Concluding the crusade for freedom.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786444106
- 078644410X
- OCLC:
- 601050173
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