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Radio free Europe's "Crusade for freedom" : rallying Americans behind Cold War broadcasting, 1950-1960 / Richard H. Cummings.

Title
Radio free Europe's "Crusade for freedom" : rallying Americans behind Cold War broadcasting, 1950-1960 / Richard H. Cummings.
Author
Cummings, Richard H., 1944-
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2010.

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Description
viii, 257 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
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.
Subject
  • Radio Free Europe > History
  • International broadcasting > United States
  • International broadcasting > Europe, Eastern
  • Patriotism > United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
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.
ISBN
  • 9780786444106 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 078644410X (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2010022901
OCLC
601050173
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library