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==Contents==

''Behold a Pale Horse'' covers various aspects of Cooper's [[Grand conspiracy theory|overarching conspiracy theory]], including the [[Illuminati]] and the [[New World Order]]; alleged government [[UFOs|UFO]] cover-ups; secret technologies and suppressed advancements; [[Political assassination|political assassinations]], including that of [[John F. Kennedy]]; and the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]] as a government control mechanism. The book includes reprints of alleged executive orders, military reports, and other materials.

''Behold a Pale Horse'' covers various aspects of Cooper's [[Grand conspiracy theory|overarching conspiracy theory]], including the [[Illuminati]] and the [[New World Order]]; alleged government [[UFOs|UFO]] cover-ups; secret technologies and suppressed advancements; [[Political assassination|political assassinations]], including [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy |that]] of [[John F. Kennedy]]; and the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]] as a government control mechanism. The book includes reprints of alleged executive orders, military reports, and other materials.

===Chapter summaries===

In addition to fleshing out his research on alleged conspiracies, Cooper chose to reprint, largely verbatim, various alleged [[primary source|primary documents]], most of them in the [[public domain]], to make his case.

====Opening and Introduction====

The initial pages feature [[Book of Revelation|Revelation 6:8]] and a quotation by [[Delamer Duverus]] saying that "one basic truth" can upset an "entire mountain of lies". Cooper states that his goal is to awaken the reader to hidden manipulations in society and inspire a quest for the truth. He warns of dire consequences if society remains complacent, including the destruction of democratic institutions and the erosion of personal freedoms. Cooper positions himself as a [[Patriotism|patriot]] and a [[Christianity|Christian]] dedicated to defending the Constitution, family, and faith, which he believes are under direct threat. He positions the book as a manifesto urging readers to challenge the structures of power and prepare for a fight against those he identifies as the architects of global deception. A foreword by an unnamed individual who purportedly sought to determine whether Cooper "did indeed speak the truth or was just another person seeking fame and fortune" praises Cooper: "There are many who do not want you to know what Bill has to say... The scars on his face and the loss of his leg are his badges of sincerity on your behalf."

====~~Foreward~~====

Cooper ~~details~~ his ~~personal background~~, ~~including his~~ military service in the U.S. ~~Air Force and Navy~~, ~~where he claims to have witnessed UFOs and uncovered government conspiracies~~. ~~He recounts specific incidents~~, ~~such as observing unidentified flying objects while aboard the USS Tiru and learning of alleged government involvement in the assassination of President John F~~. ~~Kennedy~~. Cooper ~~also discusses the personal challenges and harassment he faced after attempting to expose these secrets, emphasizing~~ his commitment to ~~sharing~~ his ~~message despite the risks~~, and ~~describes Stan Barrington~~, ~~who Cooper says~~ was ~~head of security at~~ the ~~college he worked at~~, ~~as his only authorized representative~~.

====Foreword====

[[Milton William Cooper|Cooper]] provides an autobiographical account and describes his ancestry, upbringing, military service, and events that led him down the path to his theories. Cooper criticizes figures like [[William Moore (ufologist)|William Moore]] and [[Stanton Friedman]], alleging they were [[disinformation]] agents tasked with misleading UFO researchers.<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, Milton William (1991). ''Behold a Pale Horse''. Flagstaff, Ariz.: Light Technology Publishing. ISBN 978-0929385228. PDF:[https://highlanderjuan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/William-Cooper-Behold-a-Pale-Horse.pdf Highlander Juan's archive]. Internet Archive:[https://archive.org/details/beholdpalehorse0000coop/page/n9/mode/2up "Behold a pale horse"]</ref> Cooper emphasizes his commitment to exposing the truth, supported by his wife, Annie, and their daughter, Dorothy. He claims to have uncovered evidence suggesting that secret societies had been [[Plans to carry out alien invasion false flag|formulating plans]] since 1917 to [[simulated extraterrestrial invasion|fabricate]] a perceived [[extraterrestrial invasion|extraterrestrial threat]]. This manufactured crisis, he argued, was intended to unite humanity under a centralized, one-world government, which he referred to as the [[New World Order]].<ref>Cooper, p. 28</ref>

====Chapter 1 - Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars====

Reprinting of sections of "[[Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars]]" with commentary and emphases by Cooper.

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====Chapter 15 - Protocols of the Elders of Zion====

Reprinting of ''[[Protocols of the Elders of Zion]]''. This was removed with Cooper's assent<ref name=Amazon>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Behold-Horse-Milton-William-Cooper/dp/0929385225|title=Behold a Pale Horse|publisher=Amazon|access-date=November 27, 2024}}</ref> ~~and/or~~ the publisher<ref name="azcentral2020">{{cite news|author1=Richard Ruelas|author2=Rob O'Dell|title=How William Cooper and his book 'Behold a Pale Horse' planted seeds of QAnon conspiracy theory|url=https://www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona-investigations/2020/10/01/behold-pale-horse-how-william-cooper-planted-seeds-qanon-theory/3488115001/|date=October 1, 2020|access-date=January 13, 2020|work=Arizona Republic}}</ref> in later editions.

Reprinting of ''[[Protocols of the Elders of Zion]]''. This was removed with Cooper's assent<ref name=Amazon>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Behold-Horse-Milton-William-Cooper/dp/0929385225|title=Behold a Pale Horse|publisher=Amazon|access-date=November 27, 2024}}</ref> by the publisher<ref name="azcentral2020">{{cite news|author1=Richard Ruelas|author2=Rob O'Dell|title=How William Cooper and his book 'Behold a Pale Horse' planted seeds of QAnon conspiracy theory|url=https://www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona-investigations/2020/10/01/behold-pale-horse-how-william-cooper-planted-seeds-qanon-theory/3488115001/|date=October 1, 2020|access-date=January 13, 2020|work=Arizona Republic}}</ref> in later editions.

====Chapter 16 - The Story of Jonathan May====

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 ==Contents==
-''Behold a Pale Horse'' covers various aspects of Cooper's [[Grand conspiracy theory|overarching conspiracy theory]], including the [[Illuminati]] and the [[New World Order]]; alleged government [[UFOs|UFO]] cover-ups; secret technologies and suppressed advancements; [[Political assassination|political assassinations]], including that of [[John F. Kennedy]]; and the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]] as a government control mechanism. The book includes reprints of alleged executive orders, military reports, and other materials.
+''Behold a Pale Horse'' covers various aspects of Cooper's [[Grand conspiracy theory|overarching conspiracy theory]], including the [[Illuminati]] and the [[New World Order]]; alleged government [[UFOs|UFO]] cover-ups; secret technologies and suppressed advancements; [[Political assassination|political assassinations]], including [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy |that]] of [[John F. Kennedy]]; and the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]] as a government control mechanism. The book includes reprints of alleged executive orders, military reports, and other materials.
 ===Chapter summaries===
 In addition to fleshing out his research on alleged conspiracies, Cooper chose to reprint, largely verbatim, various alleged [[primary source|primary documents]], most of them in the [[public domain]], to make his case.
 ====Opening and Introduction====
 The initial pages feature [[Book of Revelation|Revelation 6:8]] and a quotation by [[Delamer Duverus]] saying that "one basic truth" can upset an "entire mountain of lies". Cooper states that his goal is to awaken the reader to hidden manipulations in society and inspire a quest for the truth. He warns of dire consequences if society remains complacent, including the destruction of democratic institutions and the erosion of personal freedoms. Cooper positions himself as a [[Patriotism|patriot]] and a [[Christianity|Christian]] dedicated to defending the Constitution, family, and faith, which he believes are under direct threat. He positions the book as a manifesto urging readers to challenge the structures of power and prepare for a fight against those he identifies as the architects of global deception. A foreword by an unnamed individual who purportedly sought to determine whether Cooper "did indeed speak the truth or was just another person seeking fame and fortune" praises Cooper: "There are many who do not want you to know what Bill has to say... The scars on his face and the loss of his leg are his badges of sincerity on your behalf."
-====Foreward====
-Cooper details his personal background, including his military service in the U.S. Air Force and Navy, where he claims to have witnessed UFOs and uncovered government conspiracies. He recounts specific incidents, such as observing unidentified flying objects while aboard the USS Tiru and learning of alleged government involvement in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Cooper also discusses the personal challenges and harassment he faced after attempting to expose these secrets, emphasizing his commitment to sharing his message despite the risks, and describes Stan Barrington, who Cooper says was head of security at the college he worked at, as his only authorized representative.
+====Foreword====
+[[Milton William Cooper|Cooper]] provides an autobiographical account and describes his ancestry, upbringing, military service, and events that led him down the path to his theories. Cooper criticizes figures like [[William Moore (ufologist)|William Moore]] and [[Stanton Friedman]], alleging they were [[disinformation]] agents tasked with misleading UFO researchers.<ref name="Cooper1991">Cooper, Milton William (1991). ''Behold a Pale Horse''. Flagstaff, Ariz.: Light Technology Publishing. ISBN 978-0929385228. PDF:[https://highlanderjuan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/William-Cooper-Behold-a-Pale-Horse.pdf Highlander Juan's archive]. Internet Archive:[https://archive.org/details/beholdpalehorse0000coop/page/n9/mode/2up "Behold a pale horse"]</ref> Cooper emphasizes his commitment to exposing the truth, supported by his wife, Annie, and their daughter, Dorothy. He claims to have uncovered evidence suggesting that secret societies had been [[Plans to carry out alien invasion false flag|formulating plans]] since 1917 to [[simulated extraterrestrial invasion|fabricate]] a perceived [[extraterrestrial invasion|extraterrestrial threat]]. This manufactured crisis, he argued, was intended to unite humanity under a centralized, one-world government, which he referred to as the [[New World Order]].<ref>Cooper, p. 28</ref>
 ====Chapter 1 - Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars====
 Reprinting of sections of "[[Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars]]" with commentary and emphases by Cooper.
@@ Line 72: / Line 74: @@
 ====Chapter 15 - Protocols of the Elders of Zion====
-Reprinting of ''[[Protocols of the Elders of Zion]]''.   This was removed with Cooper's assent<ref name=Amazon>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Behold-Horse-Milton-William-Cooper/dp/0929385225|title=Behold a Pale Horse|publisher=Amazon|access-date=November 27, 2024}}</ref> and/or the publisher<ref name="azcentral2020">{{cite news|author1=Richard Ruelas|author2=Rob O'Dell|title=How William Cooper and his book 'Behold a Pale Horse' planted seeds of QAnon conspiracy theory|url=https://www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona-investigations/2020/10/01/behold-pale-horse-how-william-cooper-planted-seeds-qanon-theory/3488115001/|date=October 1, 2020|access-date=January 13, 2020|work=Arizona Republic}}</ref> in later editions.
+Reprinting of ''[[Protocols of the Elders of Zion]]''.   This was removed with Cooper's assent<ref name=Amazon>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Behold-Horse-Milton-William-Cooper/dp/0929385225|title=Behold a Pale Horse|publisher=Amazon|access-date=November 27, 2024}}</ref> by the publisher<ref name="azcentral2020">{{cite news|author1=Richard Ruelas|author2=Rob O'Dell|title=How William Cooper and his book 'Behold a Pale Horse' planted seeds of QAnon conspiracy theory|url=https://www.azcentral.com/in-depth/news/local/arizona-investigations/2020/10/01/behold-pale-horse-how-william-cooper-planted-seeds-qanon-theory/3488115001/|date=October 1, 2020|access-date=January 13, 2020|work=Arizona Republic}}</ref> in later editions.
 ====Chapter 16 - The Story of Jonathan May====