How Fascism Starts!

[Reagan]

 

 

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 Benito Mussolini did not invent the concept of fascism, but he popularized and formalized it, establishing the first fascist state with the 

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 in Italy and inspiring its international spread. While he was the key figure in the creation of fascist ideology and the fascist movement in the early 20th century, the ideas and symbols that informed fascism, such as unity and authority, existed in various forms before his time. 

 

Key aspects of Mussolini's role: 

 

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  Mussolini founded the Italian Fasces of Combat in 1919, which evolved into the National Fascist Party. 
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  He developed and applied the term "fascism" to his political ideology and movement. 
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  Mussolini established the first fascist regime in Italy, serving as a dictator and inspiring the development of similar movements in other countries. 

Ideas and symbols pre-dating Mussolini: 

 

• The term "fasces" refers to ancient Roman symbols of authority and unity, used by various political groups, including those on the left and liberal persuasions, prior to Mussolini's movement. 

• The concept of unity and strength through solidarity was also present in other political symbols, like the fasces carried by Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic. 

Therefore, while Mussolini was the central figure in the creation and spread of fascism as a distinct political movement and ideology, the underlying concepts and symbols were not entirely new