Henry Ford The International Jew
The International Jew by Henry Ford is a controversial and widely criticized series of essays first published in the early 1920s through his newspaper The Dearborn Independent. The work was later compiled into four volumes, often collectively referred to as The International Jew: The World’s Foremost Problem. The publication became infamous for promoting anti-Semitic views and conspiracy theories.
Summary
The text focuses on Ford’s belief in a supposed global Jewish influence over various sectors, including finance, media, and politics. It perpetuates the idea of Jewish control as harmful to society. Drawing on fabricated narratives such as the infamous Protocols of the Elders of Zion, a fraudulent document used to incite hatred against Jewish communities, Ford’s work spread dangerous propaganda.
Controversy and Impact
- The book contributed to anti-Semitic sentiments both in the United States and abroad.
- It was later cited by Nazi propagandists, including Adolf Hitler.
- Ford was widely condemned for his publication, and he eventually issued a formal apology in 1927, claiming that he was unaware of the contents of the series.