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Claim Text: Historian Ian Kershaw once wrote, "Trying to define 'fascism' is like trying to nail jelly to the wall."
Simplified Text: Historian Ian Kershaw wrote Trying to define 'fascism' is like trying to nail jelly to the wall
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Ian Kershaw
Context Type: Wikipedia Article
Subject Tags: History Definition
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM (6 months ago)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism

Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian political ideology that rose to prominence in early-20th-century Europe. It is characterized by a dictatorial leader, militarism, suppression of opposition, and strong state control. The article provides a comprehensive overview of fascism's history, characteristics, and various interpretations.

Fascism Political Ideology Authoritarianism History Nazism Mussolini Totalitarianism

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