Declassified Season 2 Episode 5 American Terrorists: The Order
- July 1, 2019
- 42 min
Declassified season 2 episode 5 explores "American Terrorists: The Order," an extremist group in the United States during the 1970s and 80s. The Order was a white supremacist and anti-Semitic organization that was responsible for a series of crimes, including bank robberies and murders.
The episode delves into the history of The Order and its roots in the far-right movement in the United States. Viewers will learn about the beliefs and ideologies that fueled the organization's violent actions, including its support for the overthrow of the US government and the establishment of a white ethnostate.
Throughout the episode, experts and former members of The Order provide insight into the tactics used by the organization to spread their message of hate and incite violence. Viewers will hear firsthand accounts of the group's bank robberies and the murder of Jewish talk show host Alan Berg.
The episode also explores the efforts of law enforcement to bring The Order to justice. Viewers will learn about the high stakes undercover operations and surveillance that eventually led to the arrest and conviction of many members of the organization.
"American Terrorists: The Order" is a chilling look at the dark side of American politics and the danger posed by extremist ideologies. Despite its focus on events that occurred decades ago, the episode provides important context for understanding the rise of white nationalist groups in the present day.