George Lincoln Rockwell

Founder of the American Nazi Party

George Lincoln Rockwell - Founder of the American Nazi Party
Born

March 9th, 1918
107 years ago

Died

August 25th, 1967
58 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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An American commander and politician, founded the American Nazi Party in 1959. Advocated for white supremacy and antisemitism through speeches and publications. Challenged the mainstream political discourse of the 1960s with extreme right ideology. Assassinated in 1967, leaving a controversial legacy regarding race relations in America.

Founded the American Nazi Party in 1959

Organized rallies promoting white supremacy

Published the newspaper 'Stormtrooper'

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