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“It is a little-known but significant fact that no president has appeared more times in Superman comic books than JFK. He was even entrusted with Superman's secret identity and once pretended to be Clark Kent so as to prevent it from being exposed. When Supergirl debuted as a character, she was formally presented to the Kennedys. (Not surprisingly, the president took an immediate liking to her.) In a special issue dedicated to getting American youth to become physically fit — just like the astronaut 'Colonel Glenn' — Kennedy enlists Superman on a mission to close 'the muscle gap'.”

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Book:Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left from Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning
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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left from Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning

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Jonah Goldberg
Jonah Goldberg

Jonah Goldberg is an American author and political commentator recognized for his conservative views. Born on March 21, 1969, Goldberg has authored several books on politics and culture, including 'Liberal Fascism' and 'The Tyranny of Clichés'. He has contributed to various publications and has been a frequent guest on television and radio programs. more

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