Investigation of Un-American Propaganda Activities in the United States: Hearings Before a Special Committee on Un-American Activities, House of Representatives, Seventy-fifth Congress, Third Session-Seventy-eighth Congress, Second Session, on H. Res. 282, to Investigate (l) the Extent, Character, and Objects of Un-American Propaganda Activities in the United States, (2) the Diffusion Within the United States of Subversive and Un-American Propaganda that is Instigated from Foreign Countries Or of a Domestic Origin and Attacks the Principle of the Form of Government as Guaranteed by Our Constitution, and (3) All Other Questions in Relation Thereto that Would Aid Congress in Any Necessary Remedial Legislation, Volume 17 |
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Page 3180
... Gilbert , please . TESTIMONY OF DUDLEY PIERREPONT GILBERT , AMERICAN NATIONALISTS , INC . ( The witness was duly sworn by the chairman . ) The CHAIRMAN . Mr. Gilbert , will you make your answers respon- sive to the questions , and not ...
... Gilbert , please . TESTIMONY OF DUDLEY PIERREPONT GILBERT , AMERICAN NATIONALISTS , INC . ( The witness was duly sworn by the chairman . ) The CHAIRMAN . Mr. Gilbert , will you make your answers respon- sive to the questions , and not ...
Page 3181
... Gilbert , several years ago , as I understand it , you were connected with an organization known as the American Nationalist , Inc. ? Mr. GILBERT . May I add an " s " ? That is quite true ; I still hold the charter of that corporation ...
... Gilbert , several years ago , as I understand it , you were connected with an organization known as the American Nationalist , Inc. ? Mr. GILBERT . May I add an " s " ? That is quite true ; I still hold the charter of that corporation ...
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... GILBERT . 2 West Forty - fifth Street , in the Putnam Building . Mr. WHITLEY . What year was the organization incorporated ? Mr. GILBERT . 1935 , and I moved into the Putnam Building about December 1936 , and stayed in it to February ...
... GILBERT . 2 West Forty - fifth Street , in the Putnam Building . Mr. WHITLEY . What year was the organization incorporated ? Mr. GILBERT . 1935 , and I moved into the Putnam Building about December 1936 , and stayed in it to February ...
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... GILBERT . Neither one , but I did have people approach me , and I will name the three that I recall . A Colonel Sanctuary wrote me , who I found out afterward was interested in putting out that type of anti - Semitic propaganda , which ...
... GILBERT . Neither one , but I did have people approach me , and I will name the three that I recall . A Colonel Sanctuary wrote me , who I found out afterward was interested in putting out that type of anti - Semitic propaganda , which ...
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... GILBERT . No ; they were under the impression at that time that I might have some money to give to something they were organiz- ing , and when they found I hadn't , Mr. Deatherage , at least , lost all interest in it . In fact , he was ...
... GILBERT . No ; they were under the impression at that time that I might have some money to give to something they were organiz- ing , and when they found I hadn't , Mr. Deatherage , at least , lost all interest in it . In fact , he was ...
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Page 3051 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation, for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Page 3051 - Respect for its authority, compliance with its laws, acquiescence in its measures, are duties enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true "liberty. -The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. — But, the constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Page 3178 - The Committee on Un-American Activities, as a whole or by subcommittee, is authorized to make, from time to time, investigations of (1) the extent, character, and objects of un-American propaganda activities in the United States, (2) the diffusion within the United States of subversive and un-American propaganda that is instigated from foreign countries or of a domestic origin and attacks the principle of the form of government as guaranteed by our Constitution, and (3) all other questions in relation...
Page 3029 - States or of all forms of law, or (2) the duty, necessity or propriety of the unlawful assaulting or killing of any officer or officers (either of specific individuals or of officers generally) of the Government of the United States...
Page 3029 - States or attempt to return to or to enter the United States shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment for a term of not more than five years...
Page 3178 - States, whether the House is in session, has recessed, or has adjourned, to hold such hearings, and to require by subpena or otherwise the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents, as it deems necessary.
Page 3166 - He must be prepared at any time to save life, help injured persons, and share the home duties. He must do at least one " Good Turn
Page 3166 - THE SCOUT LAW 1 . A scout is trustworthy. A scout's honor is to be trusted. If he were to violate his honor by telling a lie, or by cheating or by not doing exactly a given task, when trusted on his honor, he may be directed to hand over his scout badge. 2. A scout is loyal. He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due: his scout leader, his home, and parents and country. 3. A scout is helpful. He must be prepared at any time to save life, help injured persons, and share the home duties. He must do...
Page 2997 - to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge," thus developing an enlightened public opinion and affording to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing the duties of American citizens; to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom; to foster true patriotism and love of country; and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
Page 3029 - ... shall, upon the warrant of the Secretary of Labor, be taken into custody and deported in the manner provided in the immigration act of February fifth, nineteen hundred and seventeen.