Text Pages \ American Opinion Magazine Volume 3, Number 6 (June 1960)

The June 1960 issue of American Opinion features a strong critique of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding communism and its influence in global politics. The editorial emphasizes the failures of the U.S. State Department in supporting anti-communist leaders like Syngman Rhee in South Korea while simultaneously engaging with communist figures like Nikita Khrushchev. The issue also discusses the importance of West Germany’s role in the Cold War and the potential dangers posed by the rise of socialist leaders like Willy Brandt. Additionally, it reflects on the implications of Supreme Court decisions on civil rights and the threat of totalitarianism in America, advocating for a return to constitutional principles and a warning against the centralization of government power.