Robert Welch Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Welch.

Robert Welch (1899-1985) was an American businessman and political activist. He founded the John Birch Society in 1958, a conservative advocacy group that promoted anti-communism and limited government. Welch believed in a conspiracy theory that claimed a small group of powerful individuals controlled global events. He published a controversial book, "The Politician," accusing President Dwight D. Eisenhower of being a communist sympathizer. Despite facing criticism and controversy, Welch's organization gained a significant following and influenced conservative politics in the United States.