Show LISTEN AMERICANS john leighton stuart american ambassador to china during th the years in which america lost china to the communists has written a book fifty years in china among other thing the book reveals that a factor in the loss of china was the communists ability to hoodwink an important number of teachers r and nd students stu depts deits in chinas cainas colleges and universities the communist propaganda was exceedingly skillful he wrote in describing the events prece proceeding eding the red victory and the communist anticommunist anti antl government propaganda was incredibly any stupid student strikes and d demonstrations many of 0 them communist instigated became more frequent the communists and socialists in america have directed touch much of their propaganda at students and teachers why I 1 have been recommending tor for years that we strengthen american citizenship education throughout our entire school system at harding college in searcy several textbook projects are underway in these projects scores of texts a now in use have been studied some of the books contain brazen propaganda against the american system others undermine basic american principles it Is a genuine pleasure to find a book written by persons who obvious obviously I 1 y love america and respect its constitution sti ution lution and basic economic principles P such a book is fundamentals of citizenship an eighth grade civics textbook by G L blough and david S switzer laidlow brothers publishers it ly teaches the need tor for moral fitness the age old virtues of honesty courage sincerity self control initiative the attribute ot of thrift and the value of self reliance it speaks of our founding fathers with highest respect it places god and country in their proper perspective in the allegiance of american boys and girls fundamentals of citizenship gives the american youngster an understanding of a system which he can respect and defend it says in conclusion government in america has preserved and has developed the best in civilization the key that unlocks the door to its enjoyment Is american citizenship it if we want to continue our way of life each generation must continue the principles upon which tills this way ot of life was built american youngsters taught from sound textbooks will never parade tor for the communists but will on the contrary be more likely to defeat com munilla and preserve freedom |