Quote by Martha Gellhorn on Fear and Politics in America

„Americans did not acquire their fear neurosis as the result of a traumatic experience - war devasting their country, pestilence sweeping the land, famine wiping out helpless millions. Americans had to be taught to hate and fear an unseen enemy. The teachers were men in official positions, in government, men whom Americans normally trust without question.“

Martha GellhornMartha Gellhorn analyzes how fear in America is taught by government and politics rather than direct traumatic experiences.
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Martha Gellhorn was an American journalist and author known for her war correspondence.

This quote by Martha Gellhorn reflects on the instrumentalization of fear and distrust in American society by political leaders.


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Martha Gellhorn (1908–1998) was a renowned American war correspondent and writer. She reported from many conflict zones of the 20th century, including the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Gellhorn was known for her compelling reports and her commitment to social justice and freedom of the press.

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