Francis Parker Yockey

Francis Parker Yockey, born on September eighteenth, nineteen seventeen, was a controversial American figure known for his multifaceted roles as a lawyer, author, and politician. He gained notoriety for his neo-Spenglerian work, Imperium: The Philosophy of History and Politics, published in nineteen forty-eight under the pseudonym Ulick Varange. This book outlined his vision for a neo-Nazi European empire, reflecting his deep-seated fascist beliefs.

Throughout his life, Yockey was an ardent supporter of far-right causes globally, leaving a lasting impact on white nationalist and neo-fascist movements. His ideology was marked by antisemitism and a reverent admiration for German Nazism, alongside an early denial of the Holocaust. In the nineteen thirties, he engaged with Nazi-aligned groups such as the Silver Shirts and the German-American Bund, showcasing his commitment to these extremist ideologies.

Yockey's military service in the U.S. Army from nineteen forty-two to nineteen forty-three was marred by controversy when he went AWOL to assist Nazi spies. Following his legal appointments in Detroit during nineteen forty-four and nineteen forty-five, he spent eleven months working on the War Crimes Tribunal in Germany, where he was ultimately dismissed for his covert support of the Nazis. His political activities continued in London, where he collaborated with British fascist Oswald Mosley before founding the European Liberation Front in nineteen forty-nine, a group he led until its decline around nineteen fifty-four.

During the Cold War, Yockey's activities took a surprising turn as he reportedly collaborated with Soviet bloc intelligence, advocating for a far-right alliance with the Soviets against what he perceived as Jewish-American dominance. His time in Egypt included writing anti-Jewish propaganda and meeting with then-president Gamal Abdel Nasser. Yockey's influence persisted in fascist circles until his tragic suicide in FBI custody in nineteen sixty, marking the end of a tumultuous life. His final visitor in prison was Willis Carto, who became a prominent advocate for Yockey's writings.