1. The Catholic Priest and the Boy from the Piney Woods
By the early 1930s, the content of his broadcasts had shifted from theology to economics and politics. ... Coughlin had a well-developed theory of what he termed "social justice," predicated on monetary "reforms." ... This was music to Coughlin's ears since a core part of his own message was monetary reform. ... However, when FDR failed to follow-on with additional radical reforms, Coughlin turned against him. ... On 1 May 1942, Archbishop Francis Mooney ordered Coughlin to end his political activities. ...
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- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography