William Dudley Pelley

William Dudley Pelley was an American writer and activist known for his far-right beliefs and anti-Semitic views. In the 1930s and 1940s, he founded the Silver Legion of America, a white supremacist paramilitary organization promoting racist and fascist ideas. Pelley also authored books and newspapers advocating for extreme nationalism and conspiracy theories. His views were widely rejected and condemned, especially during World War II when such ideologies aligned with Axis powers. Pelley’s influence was limited, and after the war, he was imprisoned for sedition. His legacy is primarily associated with promoting hate and extremist political views.