Anton LaVeyAnton Szandor LaVey (born Howard Stanton Levey; April 11, 1930 – October 29, 1997) was an American writer, musician, and Satanist. He was the founder of the Church of Satan, and the philosophy of LaVeyan Satanism. He authored several books, including The Satanic Bible, The Satanic Witch, The Satanic Rituals, The Devil's Notebook, and Satan Speaks!. In addition, he released three albums, including The Satanic Mass, Satan Takes a Holiday, and Strange Music.
Nick BougasNicholas Arthur Bougas (born March 16, 1955) is an American documentary filmmaker and illustrator. He directed a number of films, including Death Scenes, a film focusing on depictions of death. He directed two sequels to Death Scenes, as well as a profile of Satanist Anton LaVey in 1993, Speak of the Devil. He also directed a film focusing on the transgender artist Goddess Bunny, titled The Goddess Bunny.
Mondo filmMondo film is a subgenre of exploitativedocumentary films. Many mondo films are pseudo-documentaries and usually depict sensational topics, scenes, or situations. Common traits of mondo films include portrayals of foreign cultures (which have drawn accusations of ethnocentrism or racism), an emphasis on taboo subjects such as death and sex, and staged sequences presented as genuine documentary footage.
Church of SatanThe Church of Satan (CoS) is a sect dedicated to Satanism as defined by Anton Szandor LaVey. Founded in San Francisco in 1966, by LaVey, it is considered the "oldest satanic religion in continual existence", and inspired "numerous imitator and breakaway groups". According to the Church, Satanism has been "codified" as "a religion and philosophy" by LaVey and his church.
Attempted assassination of Harry S. TrumanOn November 1, 1950, Puerto RicansecessionistsOscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola attempted to assassinate PresidentHarry S. Truman at Blair House during the renovation of the White House. Both men were stopped before gaining entry to the house. Torresola mortally wounded White House Police officer Leslie Coffelt, who killed him in return fire. Secret Service agents wounded Collazo. Truman was upstairs in the house and not harmed.
Ernst FriedrichErnst Friedrich (25 February 1894 – 2 May 1967) was a German anarcho-pacifist.
Murder, Inc.Murder, Inc. (Murder, Incorporated) was an organized crime group active from 1929 to 1941 that acted as the enforcement arm of the National Crime Syndicate – a closely connected criminal organization that included the Italian-American Mafia, the Jewish Mob, and other criminal organizations in New York City and elsewhere.
Albert AnastasiaUmberto "Albert" Anastasia (, Italian:; néAnastasio; September 26, 1902 – October 25, 1957) was an Italian-Americanmobster, hitman and crime boss. One of the founders of the modern American Mafia, and a co-founder and later boss of the Murder, Inc. organization, Anastasia eventually rose to the position of boss in what became the modern Gambino crime family. He also controlled New York City's waterfront for most of his criminal career, mainly through dockworkerunions.Krieg dem KriegeKrieg dem Kriege! Guerre à la Guerre! War against War! Oorlog aan den Oorlog! is a book by Ernst Friedrich, published for the first time in 1924. It examines the human cost of the First World War and shows the true face of war (injuries, mutilations, executions, suffering, misery and death). The original version written in four languages (German, French, English, Dutch) has since been translated into 50+ languages.
1954 United States Capitol shootingOn March 1, 1954, four Puerto Rican nationalists, seeking to promote Puerto Rican independence from the United States, attacked the United States Capitol. They fired 30rounds from semi-automatic pistols onto the legislative floor from the Ladies' Gallery (a balcony for visitors) of the House of Representatives chamber within the United States Capitol.
World War IGlobal conflict from 1914 to 1918BelligerentsAllied Powers: France United Kingdom and Empire:Australia Canada Ceylon EgyptNewfoundlandNew Zealand India South Africa Russia (until 1917) Italy (from 1915) United States(from 1917) Japanand others ...Central Powers: GermanyAustria-HungaryOttoman Empire Bulgaria (from 1915)and others ...Commanders and leadersCasualties and losses 15–22 million deaths (military and civilian)World War I, or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers.
Harry S. TrumanPresident of the United States from 1945 to 1953Personal detailsBorn(1884-05-08)May 8, 1884Lamar, Missouri, U.S.DiedDecember 26, 1972(1972-12-26) (aged 88)Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.Resting placeHarry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence, MissouriPartyDemocraticSpouseBess Wallace (m. 1919)ChildrenMargaret TrumanParentMartha Ellen Young (mother)RelativesClifton Truman Daniel (grandson)OccupationFarmerhaberdasherpoliticianSignatureMilitary serviceBranch/serviceUnited States ArmyNational GuardArmy ReserveYears of service1905–1911 (guard)1917–1919 (active)1920–1953 (reserve)RankColonelUnitU.S. Army Field Artillery BranchCommandsBattery D, 129th Field Artillery Regiment, 35th Division1st Battalion, 379th Field Artillery Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division379th Field Artillery Regiment, 102nd Infantry DivisionBattlesWorld War IBattle of Saint-MihielMeuse–Argonne offensiveDefensive SectorAwardsWorld War I Victory MedalArmed Forces Reserve Medal (2)Early lifeElectoral historyAssassination attemptLegacyTruman DayScholarshipUSS Harry S. TrumanTruman ReservoirLittle White HouseBibliographySenator from MissouriSenate careerTruman CommitteeSenate elections 1934194033rd President of the United StatesPresidencytimelineExecutive actionsForeign policyTruman Doctrineinternational tripsCabinetJudicial appointmentsSupreme Court candidatesFirst termFirst inaugurationAtomic bombingMarshall PlanStrike waveMental Health ActPotsdam ConferenceNATOTimeline '45'46'47'48Second termSecond inaugurationKorean WarHousing ActFair DealSherman Minton Supreme Court nominationSteel strikePuerto Rican referendumTimeline '49'50'51'52–'53Presidential and Vice presidential campaigns1944 campaignconventionelection1948 primariesconventioncampaignelectionDewey Defeats Truman1952 primariesconventionPost-presidencyPresidential libraryDeathNational historic SiteHarry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.