General Information

Author/Creator

Cummings, Richard H., 1944-

Language

English.

Published

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2010.

Physical Description

viii, 257 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Contents/Summary

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.

Subjects

Subject

Radio Free Europe > History.

International broadcasting > United States.

International broadcasting > Europe, Eastern.

Patriotism > United States.

Bibliographic Information

Responsibility

Richard H. Cummings.

Content

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

078644410

Holdings

Item Type	Current Location	Collection	Call Number	Volume Info	Shelving Location	Public Note
Book	OSA Archivum Library	Reference collection	384.54094/09045 CUM		Reference	-

Browse related items