Hello and welcome to this day in esoteric political history from Radiotopia.

My name is Jody Avergan.

This day, February 14th, 1935, a special committee in the House of Representatives was preparing

a report on developments that had taken place over the previous couple years. Their report on those developments read in part,

can hear the quote, we have received evidence that certain persons had made an attempt to

establish a fascist organization in this country, there is no question that these attempts were discussed,

were planned, and might have been placed in execution when and if the financial backers deemed it expedient.

So listeners, happy Valentine's Day.

We're talking about a possible fascist coup in the early 1930s and here to discuss as always is

Nicole Hammer of Columbia.

Hello, Nicky.

It's my favorite Valentine's present, a fascist coup.

And Kelly, and Kelly Carter Jackson of Wellesley is here as well.

Hello Kelly.

Hey there. There's a lot to unwind here

about this possible coup plot against Roosevelt but you know I think we should

start with a little bit of the background because it feels like there's two big

forces Nicky that are kind of leading to this moment and

then we'll discuss the moment but there's two key groups one is veterans who are grumpy and then let's call them

financiers or Wall Street types who are also growing pretty upset with Roosevelt.

So lay out the anger between those two groups and then we'll talk about how they come together

in this plot.

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