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John Birch Society

The John Birch Society is a right-wing American organization which was founded in California in 1958 to fight the percieved threat of communism. Its opponents characterise it as a white citizens' society formed to prevent minorities from gaining political power.

It now represents itself as a membership-based organization dedicated to restoring and preserving freedom under the United States Constitution. Members come from all walks of life and are active throughout the 50 states as part of local chapters. The Society invites all Americans to explore its website, learn more about The John Birch Society, and consider joining with in its mission to achieve: "Less Government, More Responsibility, and – With God’s Help – a Better World."

The John Birch Society was founded by Robert Welch[?], named in honor of "the first American victim of the Cold War", John Morrison Birch[?].

It publishes a biweekly magazine, The New American (http://www.thenewamerican.com).

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