MUSSOLINI, FOUNDER OF FASCISM, WRITES HISTORY OF MOVEMENT
Rome, Italy (JFK+50) On July 29, 1925, Associated Press reports that Italian dictator Benito Mussolini* "is now undertaking the task of incorporating his achievements by becoming the interpreter and historian" of Fascism**.
Mussolini's writings appear in the political monthly 'Gerarchia.' AP describes the articles as "militant and controversial in tone."
*Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) was born in Predappio, Italy & was Prime Minister/dictator of Italy 1922-1945. BM founded the Nationalist Fascist Party and inspired the international spread of fascism.
**fascism is a far right authoritarian and ultra-national political ideology characterized by extreme nationality, dictatorial power & suppression of opposition as well as a strong regimented society & economy.
SOURCE
"Mussolini Writes History Of Facism," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
