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America First Committee

Episode 90: The Gospel According to Charles Lindbergh

John Fea   |  September 5, 2021

Charles Lindbergh was a celebrated aviator, the father of the baby abducted in the "crime of the century," a Nazi sympathizer, and a believer in eugenics. He also … [Read more...] about Episode 90: The Gospel According to Charles Lindbergh

“American Dream” and “America First”

John Fea   |  September 21, 2018

Over at Smithsonian.com, University of London humanities professor Sara Churchwell talks with Anna Diamond about the history of these two phrases. Churchwell is the … [Read more...] about “American Dream” and “America First”

The “America First Exhibit” at the Holocaust Museum

John Fea   |  May 21, 2018

My forthcoming book Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump devotes several pages to Trump's use of the phrase "America First."  The United States Holocaust … [Read more...] about The “America First Exhibit” at the Holocaust Museum

Christians and "America First"

John Fea   |  February 21, 2017

Last week I did a post titled "Can a Christian Embrace 'America First'?"  The post called attention to Fordham theologian Charles Camosy's argument that "Trumpism" is … [Read more...] about Christians and "America First"

Can a Christian Embrace "America First?"

John Fea   |  February 11, 2017

Over at Crux, Fordham University theologian Charles Camosy wonders if "Trumpism" is a heresy because it places the nation over the gospel. Here is a taste: As bad as … [Read more...] about Can a Christian Embrace "America First?"

"America First" In Historical Context

John Fea   |  January 24, 2017

Pundits are calling Donald Trump's inaugural address the "America First Speech."  Thanks to the work of historians, many Americans are now aware of the history behind … [Read more...] about "America First" In Historical Context

This is Why We Need More Historians in the Newswroom

John Fea   |  April 5, 2016

Chris Cilizza of The Washington Post tweeted this last night: Trump touts "America First" as his slogan. Which, of course, is a slogan @sangerNYT said first. — Chris … [Read more...] about This is Why We Need More Historians in the Newswroom

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