FEMA Crisis Linked To Cold War Era Vulnerabilities
The current crisis at FEMA is understood by examining the era it was created, when state leaders realized Cold War civil defense focus left them vulnerable to natural disasters. This historical context helps explain public belief in conspiracy theories.
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Sources · 7 independent
WBUR Boston
“To better understand the current day crisis at FEMA and why so many Americans believe wild conspiracy theories about it, I wanted to dive back into the era it was created, when state leaders began to realize that all the focus on Cold War civil defense had left them vulnerable to Mother Nature.”
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