In July 1934, Henry Luce devoted an entire issue of Fortune magazine to Mussolini's Italy. It was introduced thusly...
Whether or not Fortune has adequately presented Fascist Italy is for others to judge. But as to Fortune's bias -- that is easily stated. No 100 per cent journalist can be more than a few per cent Fascist.
But the good journalist must recognize in Fascism certain ancient virtues of the race, whether or not they happen to be momentarily fashionable in his own country. Among these are Discipline, Duty, Courage, Glory, Sacrifice.
In its July 1934, issue, a song of praise for Fascism, Fortune magazine (owned by Henry Luce, a Morgan partner, and other powerful and wealthy Americans) told of the great corporations and how they progressed under Mussolini.
"The significant facts to hang on to," concluded Fortune, "are these: if you were an early Fascist, or contributed generously to the March on Rome, you are likely to enjoy the business benefits that accrue to a high position within the Fascist Party."
~ The George Seldes Reader, p. 271
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