Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #14 [320]
"The Story of Johnny Longden" in Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #14 (1962) offers a dramatic, historically grounded look at a pivotal moment in Soviet history, told through the lens of a man whose life reflects the shifting tides of war and politics. Illustrated with striking detail by Reed Crandall, the story captures the tension of Stalin’s rise, his wartime alliances, and the secrets that followed him into death—revealing how promises made in desperation were later broken, and how truth remained buried beneath the surface.
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Hitler's soldiers march into Russia and are greeted by many Russians. Anyone siding with the Germans is sent to Siberia. Stalin appeals to Russians to be patriotic and plays down the aspect of communism. He tells the Allies that the Comintern has been disbanded, so that they will send military supplies to Russia. Stalin promises to encourage democratic rule in eastern Europe and breaks his promise. Stalin dies in 1953 and it is rumored that Kruschev and others had poisoned him with Warfarin to make it look like he suffered a stroke. Only those closest to him know the truth.
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