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'''''The Gravediggers''''' was a bestselling political book in 1964 by [[Phyllis Schlafly]], co-authored by Chester Ward (Rear Admiral, [[United States Navy]] (Ret.)). | '''''The Gravediggers''''' was a bestselling political book in 1964 by [[Phyllis Schlafly]], co-authored by Chester Ward (Rear Admiral, [[United States Navy]] (Ret.)). | ||
| − | This book is an early criticism of the [[Deep State]]. The "gravediggers" are [[liberals]] who used their positions in the [[Deep State]] to betray the interests of average [[American]]s. | + | This book is an early criticism of the [[Deep State]]. For example, this book deplored a statement by Arthur Silvester, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Information, on Dec. 6, 1962 that: |
| + | {{cquote|It's an inherent government right, if necessary, to lie to save itself.<ref>''The Gravediggers'' p.80.</ref>}} | ||
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| + | The "gravediggers" are [[liberals]] who used their positions in the [[Deep State]] to betray the interests of average [[American]]s. | ||
At 119 pages long plus pages of endnotes, this opposed a policy of appeasement and supported military strength against [[communism]]. | At 119 pages long plus pages of endnotes, this opposed a policy of appeasement and supported military strength against [[communism]]. | ||
Revision as of 04:48, February 15, 2023
The Gravediggers was a bestselling political book in 1964 by Phyllis Schlafly, co-authored by Chester Ward (Rear Admiral, United States Navy (Ret.)).
This book is an early criticism of the Deep State. For example, this book deplored a statement by Arthur Silvester, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Information, on Dec. 6, 1962 that:
| “ | It's an inherent government right, if necessary, to lie to save itself.[1] | ” |
The "gravediggers" are liberals who used their positions in the Deep State to betray the interests of average Americans.
At 119 pages long plus pages of endnotes, this opposed a policy of appeasement and supported military strength against communism.
This book supported General Barry Goldwater for president.
- ↑ The Gravediggers p.80.