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Communist Manifesto's Influence: Since 1848, Marx and Engels' ideas have subtly shaped American history.* Private Property: Homestead Acts and New Deal housing projects reflect a shift towards communal property concepts.* Taxation: The 16th Amendment's progressive income tax aligns with wealth redistribution ideals.* Centralized Credit: The Federal Reserve Act (1913) as a step towards economic control by the state.* State Control: WWII telecom nationalization, Amtrak's creation as examples of state-managed infrastructure.* Education: Expansion of public education through Morrill Acts and G.I. Bill, promoting equal access.Class Struggle: Labor movements like IWW and CIO echoed Marx's proletariat solidarity.Legislation:* Wagner Act: Strengthened labor rights, fostering class unity.* Social Security Act: Established welfare, reflecting state responsibility for citizens.* Civil Rights Act: Aimed at equality, paralleling communist goals of leveling the playing field.Executive Orders:* EO 11246: Introduced affirmative action, state intervention in employment.* EO 13563: Focused on regulatory fairness, echoing redistributive justice.Planned Parenthood:* Supported by communists for its role in women's liberation, challenging traditional family structures.* Federal funding shows state involvement in personal health.* Abortion & Women's Rights: Roe v. Wade symbolizes both liberation from capitalist oppression and state control over personal life. * Women's movements critiqued capitalism's impact on gender.* Groups Advocating Communism:CPUSA: Pushed for Marxist-Leninist policies.* Socialist Party: Influenced social reforms, some members later joined CPUSA.* New Left Movements: SDS and others advocated radical change with Marxist influences.* Conclusion: While the U.S. hasn't adopted communism, Marxist principles have influenced policies, promoting equality, welfare, and state roles in society.#AmericaFirst #USAPatriot #AmericanValues #MadeInAmerica