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“That, in essence is Fascism - ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any controlling private power.” quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
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“That, in essence is Fascism - ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any controlling private power.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Source Speech: Fourth Inaugural Address, 1945

Fascism is when power is owned by an individual, group, or private entity, not by the people.

In simple terms: Fascism = power held by a few, not the people.

Key Takeaway

Guard against concentration of power.

Themes

politics authoritarianism history

Mood

cautionary analytical

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • public discourse
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

totalitarianism civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards protect democracy?
  • How does fascism differ from other regimes?
A Different Perspective

Complex causes beyond ownership exist.

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