American Strategic Deception Bureau

　By taking drugs as tonics, Japanese officers and soldiers gained great courage from taking drugs, which surprised the US military.

　During World War II, Japan produced 70% of the world's amphetamines. The so-called "Bushido spirit" is essentially the effect of drugs.

　——Compared to the Japanese's crazy drug use, Nazi Germany can only be said to have dabbled in it at best.

　Seeing the Axis powers' rampant drug use, the Allies weren't far behind. Soon, the US military began distributing morphine and amphetamines to every frontline soldier—the former an anesthetic, the latter a stimulant. Morphine was used for illness or injury, and amphetamines were used for desperate measures.

　During the entire World War II, 10 million American soldiers took a total of 72 million amphetamine tablets, which is relatively small compared to the Japanese and German armies.

　But the problem is that after the end of World War II, amphetamines continued to be used as stimulants by the US military, and the more they were used, the more addictive they became.

　Major Ferry King was of course aware that drug use was common among American soldiers, to the point where almost everyone took drugs.

　But he had always thought that only soldiers fighting on the front lines would take drugs frequently - after all, winning the battle was the most important thing. In order to avoid being killed or captured alive by the enemy, and to complete the tasks assigned by their superiors, the soldiers could only rely on taking drugs to stay alert, and no one cared about their health and the aftereffects.

　In addition, Fili, who lives in Hollywood, also knows that some people with mental depression

　Hollywood stars, who live an indulgent life, often get together at their parties to take drugs and have wild fun. Some have even died from excessive pleasure – both men and women.

　However, ordinary white-collar workers sitting in offices in China, as well as farmers, workers and students, do not have such an exaggerated demand for drugs, right?

　It's been less than three decades since Prohibition was lifted, and American society remains largely conservative. Faced with drugs far more "depraved" than alcohol, it's unlikely that Americans today will abuse them as recklessly as they did in the 21st century, right?

　Well, if Americans today really considered amphetamine pills to be “drugs,” they would probably use them with caution.

　But the problem was that Americans at that time didn't consider amphetamines to be "drugs" at all, or even a "degenerate" addiction like liquor. Instead, they viewed them as "energy-boosting supplements" like coffee and mints, or even "smart drugs" that boosted IQ.

　Unlike traditional drugs such as opium, people who take amphetamines are awake, extremely awake and in high spirits.

　This alone can cause great confusion when the scientific level is not high enough.

　Drugs that cause drowsiness and hallucinations can make users feel guilty after waking up, because it's clearly an extremely wrong thing to do. But amphetamines don't. They're groundbreaking drugs that can significantly boost a person's self-confidence, thus masking their side effects.

　Indeed, Americans now know that amphetamines are quite potent. While they can relieve pain and boost spirits while taking them, they can also cause fatigue and depression after the effects wear off. Doesn't this further demonstrate that amphetamines should be used at the most critical moments?

　Just like you have to stay up late to study before an exam, but after the exam you have to rest well, relax and recover, otherwise you will inevitably exhaust yourself.

　As for whether excessive amphetamine use can cause heart problems, paranoia, and other side effects? No one knows at this point!

　So, in the 1950s and 1960s, American doctors prescribed amphetamines to housewives as "diet pills," American students took amphetamines to study for exams, truck drivers used it to stay awake while driving all night, and workers and police officers took pills while working night shifts to avoid falling asleep.

　Even pilots of commercial airliners generally rely on amphetamines to stay awake.

　——In other words, at least half of the American civil aircraft in the early 1960s were driven by "drug drivers"!

　Even middle-class office workers in the United States often rely on amphetamines to treat asthma and headaches. And even those who are healthy, feeling stressed at work, can't help but pop a few, much like smoking or drinking espresso—because they make them more optimistic, creative, passionate about their work, and more efficient. Consistent use can lead to success and confidence!

　Given this, American white-collar workers now generally believe that amphetamines are just upgraded coffee and cigarettes, making them sharper and more alert, as if they were divinely inspired. They are "a health miracle brought about by scientific progress," not some "degenerate addiction."

　So, this time, Fieri followed Marilyn Monroe to the White House, and not only did he witness the "American Sweetheart" being named the first American national spokesperson of the year, he also paid special attention to the drug abuse situation in this federal government center.

　Then, with utter embarrassment, Fieri realized this wasn't the White House! It was a drug den! From cabinet ministers to White House interns, nearly everyone kept a small bottle of amphetamine on their desk or in their locker, just in case.

　Even his immediate superior, Dr. Kissinger, had a bottle of amphetamines in his pocket and would pop a pill in his mouth when he had a headache.

　- In the White House, no one thinks amphetamines are drugs. Everyone thinks they are just stimulants with certain defects.

　The congressmen on Capitol Hill always take one or two methamphetamines whenever they need to give a speech. This allows those who have average eloquence or whose thinking has deteriorated due to old age to perform like gods on the podium, with wit, humor, excellent reactions, and every word to the point.

　Compared with his colleagues who were addicted to amphetamines all day long, President Kennedy simply injected more amphetamines, which led to a slightly stronger reaction.

　In fact, whether it is the president who favors the "miracle doctor" Jacobson, or the Secret Service who is hostile to this Jewish miracle doctor, they are all the same poisonous insects!

　Alas, no wonder the United States, a Puritan country that has long advocated "temperance" and even tried to ban alcohol in the early 20th century, was able to consume 60% of the world's drugs each year with only 5% of the world's population - it turns out that the ice is not formed in a day!

　After seeing the horrific truth about the "drug bugs everywhere" in Washington, D.C., Philly, who had originally thought about warning the Kennedy brothers and Marilyn Monroe that Dr. Max Jacobson's "vitamin injection" contained amphetamines, had to keep quiet.

　He doesn't even consider amphetamines as drugs! What's the point of him saying that?

　In addition, Major Ferry King also gave up the idea of ​​trying to win over the "anti-American hero" Dr. Max Jacobson and let this Jew join the Church of the Prince of Lies, Cyric. He originally thought that this guy who dared to give the president drugs must be a quack who was full of lies and audacious, which was probably a good match for the Prince of Lies.

　But it seems that this is not the case at all. No one thinks that amphetamine is a drug now!

　Especially when Fili found an opportunity to indirectly question Miss Monroe, he discovered that Max Jacobson had never concealed the ingredients of his "vitamin injections." From Marilyn Monroe to President Kennedy to the Secret Service agents, everyone knew it contained amphetamines! Yet, no one connected President Kennedy's unusual symptoms to amphetamines, instead blaming the animal placenta and bone marrow powder... Come on, you really can't even recognize drugs right in front of you!

　The most outrageous thing is that Max Jacobson himself often injected himself with "vitamin injections" to boost his energy and health...

　Well, it seems that this Jewish doctor is not a liar at all. Instead, he himself believes that amphetamines plus vitamins are a panacea.

　There is no similarity between this fool who believes in pseudoscience and the followers of the Prince of Lies, but at least there is a world of difference between them.

　Alas, no wonder the US decision-makers seemed to make one stupid move after another in the 1960s. They jumped into the quagmire of the Vietnam War and instigated black riots at home, ruining a good hand of cards... Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that "everyone is taking drugs" among the top leaders in Washington?

　Otherwise, it is hard to imagine that the shrewd Secretary of Defense McNamara would come up with the ridiculous operation of recruiting 100,000 idiots into the army a few years later...

　Maybe it's because of too much stress and taking too many drugs that his brain got damaged?

　Anyway, while Fieri was complaining in his heart, he followed the newly crowned "American Spokesperson of the Year" Marilyn Monroe on his journey to Seattle to attend the opening ceremony of the World's Fair...

　Chapter 157: Seattle World's Fair: Fantasizing about the 21st Century in the 1960s

　On the morning of May 31, 1962, Seattle, Washington, on the west coast of the United States

　Accompanied by deafening loud music, Seattle's "21st Century Expo" opened grandly amid the cheers of countless people.

　The theme of this Seattle World's Fair is "Man in the Space Age," with space, earth, and "THE 21ST CENTURY" as its symbols.

　To welcome the World Expo, Seattle specially built the spectacular Space Needle. Designed in a space-themed style, it resembles a flying saucer perched atop several slender metal supports, a strikingly avant-garde design.

　The entire Space Needle is 182 meters high, and the top observation deck and revolving restaurant are 158 meters above the ground. Standing on the top of the tower, you can overlook the 360-degree panoramic view of Seattle, as well as Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park and the shimmering Puget Sound.

　There's a popular joke among Seattle residents about the Space Needle. The tower's top is modeled after a UFO. So, people often say, "That's the spaceship the president of the United States would use to escape to space in the event of a catastrophe on Earth."

　It has to be said that this spectacle was a great success. Even fifty years later, the Space Needle with a flying saucer on top is still a landmark attraction in Seattle.

　If someone comes to Seattle and doesn't go up the Space Needle, it would be like going to Paris and not visiting the Eiffel Tower.

　Originally, according to the original plan, the World Expo in Seattle was supposed to open on April 21.

　However, this year, the Cuban nuclear crisis suddenly erupted in the Caribbean. Not only were the Cuban people and the Marines devastated by the mushroom clouds of nuclear bombs, but the entire United States and even the entire world were also terrified and in a state of panic.

　At the worst time, even President Kennedy hid in the nuclear shelter in the Blue Ridge. The preparations for the Seattle World's Fair were naturally disrupted, and many participating countries stopped moving forward, fearing that they would step into the battlefield of World War III.

　After the signing of the April Fools' Day Treaty and the end of the Cuban nuclear war, preparations for the Seattle World's Fair finally resumed. However, it was too late to hold the event on schedule, and the event was postponed for over a month, opening on the last day of May.

　However, despite the above-mentioned twists and turns, the Seattle World's Fair was indeed quite exciting and could be called the "event of the century."

　As the morning mist gradually dissipated, sunlight broke through the clouds, illuminating the earth, bringing a beautiful day to Seattle. Carrying the dream of flying into space, the Seattle World's Fair was like a colorful and exotic butterfly, immersing people in an overwhelming sensory impact.

　At the opening ceremony, the newly completed Space Needle, the landmark building of the Expo, was adorned with 538 musical chimes and 44 loudspeakers. 2000 colorful balloons with the words "Meet in Seattle" printed on them were suspended around the tower.

　The flags of dozens of participating countries fluttered in the warm breeze of early summer, like a colorful forest.

　Skilled and daring acrobats ride motorcycles and perform stunts on thin cables stretched between the Space Needle and the main exhibition hall.

　In the manned balloon basket above the exhibition area, staff members were throwing flyers and small flags to the visitors.

　Of course, like all major events, the opening ceremony of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair included speeches by politicians.

　However, compared with those long and boring speeches of Chinese leaders

　On the contrary, American opening speeches are much more humorous and exciting.

　- After all, unlike the "Party jargon" that Chinese leaders give to just to please others and entertain themselves, not caring whether anyone listens or not, if American politicians give such a speech without any rhythm and with a highly hypnotic effect, there will really be people in the audience dozing off and booing.

　The first speeches were given by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Luther and Seattle Mayor Clinton. Then, comedian Danny read out the Expo's purpose. Then, Marilyn Monroe, dressed like a female "Homelander" in a cape covered in stars and stripes, led the singing of the American national anthem with a smile.

　The audience was dazzled by every smile and frown of the American sweetheart with big breasts and a round butt.

　When Marilyn Monroe finished singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and bowed to leave the stage, Dr. Kissinger couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

　"Thank God, nothing went wrong." He said with relief, and took out a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe the sweat off his face.

　"It's just singing the national anthem in public, which everyone knows. What could go wrong?"

　Fili thought Kissinger was making a fuss out of nothing. "Marilyn Monroe once performed for a hundred thousand soldiers in Korea!"

　“That was eight years ago, who knows how she is doing now?

　You know, right? Miss Monroe even went crazy last year and stayed in a mental hospital for over a month!

　Also, she herself admitted that two weeks ago, when she sang Happy Birthday to the President, she was so anxious that she almost had stage fright, and she only recovered after seeing a doctor and getting some medication... A woman who is more fragile than glassware, who knows if she'll have another go at today's opening ceremony?

　Kissinger looked back at Firi and said, "Fortunately, I personally watched her inject the medicine this morning, so nothing went wrong."

　Fili was speechless after hearing this – the main ingredient of this drug was amphetamine! It was a notorious drug in the future!

　Well, the spokesperson for the United States of America had to get injections and medication before singing the national anthem at the World Expo...

　Why do I always have the feeling that all the civil and military officials of the Qing Dynasty had to smoke opium before attending court?

　Uh, the American president and the national spokesperson are both drug addicts. Can such an America really win the Cold War?

　But think about it carefully. Over a hundred years ago, even children's candy was laced with laudanum, drug use was taught from a young age, 20% of women in London were prostitutes, and theft and prostitution were common social phenomena in the British Empire. Yet, they could still conquer the seven seas and dominate the world...

　From this we can see that the proliferation of drugs by the entire population does not affect the rise of a country, and thieves and prostitutes can even become the foundation of a strong country!

　Just like how the Anglo-Saxon people all admire pirates as heroes, and didn't the Japanese Empire rely on selling women into prostitution to raise funds for its wars?

　On the contrary, the hypocritical attitude of those who always claim to be benevolent, righteous and moral but speak nothing but lies is the source of evil that brings disaster to the country and the people.

　Compare the current America, which is openly engaged in racial discrimination, with the future America where anti-racism efforts will lead to chaos, and you can see this clearly...

　In short, after Marilyn Monroe sang the national anthem and left the stage, another male singer sang the theme song of the Seattle World Expo.

　Next, Marilyn Monroe, wearing a bright red off-shoulder evening gown, came on stage again holding a torch, lit the fuse herself, and fired 21 salutes with a 334-year-old antique naval cannon dismantled from an ancient Swedish warship.

　Finally, President Kennedy, who was far away in the White House at this moment, personally pressed a golden telegraph key and remotely opened the prelude to the World Expo celebration.

　For a moment, the entire city of Seattle was immersed in a sea of ​​joy...

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　The theme of this year's Seattle World's Fair was "Space and the Future," aiming to envision life, society, and technological progress in the 21st century. As a result, the overall look was sci-fi, full of technological textures and space fantasies.

　When any tourist arrives in Seattle, the first thing he or she has to do is take the electric intercity monorail, which looks quite technological - the shape is almost identical to the Night City light rail in "Cyberpunk 2077", and it can also be unmanned, which is considered science fiction in this era.

　Taking the light rail through the bustling Seattle city center, gazing up at the towering Space Needle, soaring into the sky, the capsule elevators that ascend and descend outside it, and the nearby cable cars, also shaped like capsules or spaceships, all captivating me.

　For people living in 1962, just the journey to the World Expo exhibition area was like traveling through a futuristic city.

　At the foot of the Space Needle is the huge World's Fair exhibition area, covering a total area of ​​30 hectares and divided into five main parts:

　The theme of the first section is "The World of Science." The exhibition hall is a very advanced steel-frame Gothic building complex of the era - roughly in the style of the Anglican monastery in "Warhammer 40,000". It displays various spaceships, rockets, and models of the DNA double helix structure, as well as various scientific experimental equipment for children to operate. Its content and sophistication are not much different from those of a 21st-century natural science museum.

　The most attractive one is Boeing's Space Museum, which can accommodate 750 visitors at a time to experience a 10-minute virtual journey through the Milky Way.

　Part II

　The theme is "The World of Tomorrow," and it's also filled with a surreal sci-fi style. A giant glass sphere capable of accommodating over a hundred people travels through honeycomb-shaped tubes, leading visitors on a journey through an imagined future of life in the 21st century.

　Projector TVs with screens as large as a wall, self-cleaning robot vacuums, sensor-activated streetlights and doorbells, video phones that allowed face-to-face conversations, built-in automatic cabinets and dishwashers with electric motors, ovens and air conditioners that could be remotely controlled by phone—even before practical personal computers existed. Yet, the United States had managed to create the rudiments of the "Internet of Things" using only the telephone!

　How should I put it? The shelter homes in Fallout 4 are pretty much in the vacuum tube punk style.

　The third part is "The World of Commerce and Industry", which is the largest theme exhibition area. There are dozens of participating countries, such as Canada, India, Japan, Sweden, France, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, etc. IBM, Standard Oil, General Electric and Ford have set up pavilions or tents in this exhibition area to promote their various products to the American people and tourists from all over the world.

　However, for ordinary tourists, the most eye-catching thing here is the people of different races from all over the world: African black girls wrapped in animal skins, Indian beauties draped in saris, Japanese girls in gorgeous kimonos, Vietnamese girls wearing conical hats and white silk "ao dai", Egyptian belly dancers covered in bells and sequins, and Arab boys wearing white headscarves and long robes...

　Curious Americans lined up in long queues, vying to take photos with these exotic girls and boys as a souvenir of their eye-opening experience.

　The fourth section is "The World of Art," which consists of artworks loaned from 61 renowned museums around the world. These include paintings and sculptures by renowned European artists such as Michelangelo, Titian, and Rembrandt, as well as numerous ancient artworks from East Asia, Southeast Asia, and India.

　The fifth part is "The World of Entertainment," showcasing various forms of entertainment, from ballet to boxing, from chess and cards to rock music...

　In short, even from the perspective of a 21st-century time traveler like Ferry, the various "science fiction worlds" and "future lifestyles" on display at the Seattle World's Fair were truly breathtaking and astounding. The positive and uplifting atmosphere of the entire fair was even more moving.

　This reminded him of another World Expo he had visited before traveling through time - the Shanghai World Expo.

　They are all so vigorous, confident and high-spirited, with a kind of high-spirited spirit of standing on the top of the mountain, leading the progress of human civilization...

　Unfortunately, no matter how beautiful the golden age is, it will eventually come to an end.

　The current "American Century" will disappear with the arrival of the 21st century. How long can the future "Chinese Century" last?

　In short, after walking around all the major exhibition areas, Fili, who felt a little tired, took Marita out of the noisy exhibition hall and sat on the bench next to the "International Fountain". They ate ice cream, listened to beautiful music, and watched the spectacular water column rising into the sky.

　This fountain can change the way of spraying water according to the rhythm of the music, which makes adults and children who love playing with water enjoy it.

　It's essentially a water dance performance from a later musical fountain. But in this era of high-tech computers, it's already considered science fiction.

　Marita couldn't help but giggle as she watched the children getting soaked by the sudden water column and running away screaming.

　"Ahahaha, this is so funny! They look so cute! By the way, dear Fili!"

　Her beautiful eyes suddenly turned, "Since we met, this seems to be the first time we've been on a garden date together like a normal couple!"

　"Yeah, it's because our profession is so special. But it doesn't matter, there will definitely be many more opportunities like this in the future!"