of blacks?
Jewish conspiracy.” Among Farrakhan’s other visits were those to the three highest-profile terrorist-sponsoring nations: Iran, Iraq and Libya. In Iran he was reported to have said “You can quote me: God will destroy America by the hands of Muslims…. God will not give Japan or Europe the honour of bringing down the United States; this is an honour God will bestow upon Muslims.” In September that year, Farrakhan turned his attention to domestic politics. With the help of ousted former NAACP leader Ben Chavis), Farrakhan convened a “National Political Convention” at the TWA Dome in St. Louis. The event was a dismal failure. The presidential candidates were invited. Only anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist Lyndon LaRouche came. Organisers predicted attendance of 20,000 and 30,000. But, according to Reuters, “fewer than 500 people attended.” On October 16, 1996, the one-year anniversary of the Million Man March, Farrakhan organised a rally called the “World Day of Atonement” at the United Na
