Author details the spy network that took on America's post-WWII Nazi groups
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A new book details a spy network that combated racist, anti-Semitic groups after WWII.
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Stephen J. Ross authored *The Secret War Against Hate*, which details racist, anti-Semitic groups that emerged in the latter half of the 20th century. The book also describes a spy network that worked to bring these groups to justice. This work sheds light on historical efforts to combat hate organizations.
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