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Father Coughlin, a Catholic priest, became revered for his religious as well as political views on his radio show that aired from the 1920's through the 60's. Some of his views were anti-Semetic and pro-Nazi, which reduced his influence. In the US, he was an early polarizing figure.

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What is the birth name of Father Coughlin?

Father Coughlin's birth name is Charles Edward Coughlin.


How tall is Father Coughlin?

Father Coughlin is 180 cm.


What is Father Coughlin's birthday?

Father Coughlin was born on October 25, 1891.


When was Father Coughlin born?

Father Coughlin was born on October 25, 1891.


What nicknames did Father Coughlin go by?

Father Coughlin went by The Radio Priest.


When did Father Coughlin die?

Father Coughlin died on October 27, 1979, in Birmingham, Michigan, USA.


Why didn't father coughlin like the New Deal?

Father Coughlin was a Roman Catholic priest who had a radio program. He proposed a complete overhaul of the monetary system, including abolition of the Federal Reserve System. FDR did not favor such radical changes in the economy but because Father Coughlin had a huge and devoted audience of listeners to his radio show, FDR and his advisers considered the Father a source of concern and worry.


What was Father Charles E. Coughlin's nickname?

His nick name was The Radio Priest.


What do huey long father coughlin and francis townsend have in common?

they are both demagogues


What happened to father Charles coughlin?

Father Charles Coughlin lost his 1930s radio program due to his controversial, and nearly seditious, viewpoints. He retired as a parish pastor until 1966 and died in 1979 at the age of 88.


Who had a radio show in the 1930's and spoke against the new deal?

Father Charles Coughlin


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A.B Magil has written: 'The real Father Coughlin' 'Socialism'