Published in 1935 (several years before World War II), /"War Is A Racket/" sounds more relevant than ever. Major General Butler demonstrated remarkable wisdom and foresight, sounding the alarm that a Second World War, using even more destructive weapons, was on the horizon.
In addition to his scathing and brilliantly composed comments, Major General Butler offers concrete solutions to minimize war and human suffering. Unfortunately, these measures are still not implemented. /"War Is A Racket/" is engaging, concise and so prescient that one could easily read parts of it and believe it was published yesterday.
/"A racket is best described as something that is not what it seems to the majority of people, only a small internal group knows what it is. It is carried out for the benefit of a very small number to the detriment of the very large number. Major General Smedley D. Butler III, USMC (Retired)
Smedley Darlington Butler III (July 30, 1881 – June 21, 1940) was a major general in the United States Marine Corps, the highest rank authorized at the time and, at the time of his death, the most decorated Marine of the history of the United States. During his 34-year career as a Marine, he saw military action in the Philippines, China, Central America and the Caribbean during the Banana Wars and in France during World War I. Butler later became an outspoken critic of America's wars and their consequences. consequences. He also denounced an alleged plan to overthrow the US government.
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By the end of his career, Butler had received 16 medals, including five for heroism. He is one of 19 men to receive the Medal of Honor *twice*, one of three to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal *both* (along with Wendell Neville and David Porter) *and* the Medal of Honor, and the sole Marine will receive the Brevet medal and two medals of honor, all for separate actions. (at the time this was written)
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In 1933, Butler revealed a conspiracy now known as the Commercial Plot when he testified before a U.S. Congressional committee that a group of wealthy "elites" were planning a military coup to overthrow FDR. They attempted to recruit Butler to lead a veterans' march and become a dictator – much like the communist/fascist regimes of the time. The individuals involved all denied the existence of a conspiracy, and the media ridiculed the allegations. However, a final report from a House Select Committee was able to conclusively verify portions of Butler's testimony.
Major General Butler became a popular activist, speaking at meetings organized by veterans, anti-war activists, and religious groups throughout the 1930s.
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️Chapters and timestamps️
[00] start – 00:00:00
[01] Chapter 1: War is a racket – 00:00:10
[02] Chapter 2: Who makes the profits? – 00:12:39
[03] Chapter 3: Who pays the bills? – 00:29:25
[04] Chapter 4: How to Crush This Racket! – 00:42:26
[05] Chapter 5: To hell with war! – 00:52:07
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