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| *0 awe + eWeenecey ms ~-+ hs AEE ot og himself, and suggested that the Party structure be altered so it would be governed by a board of directors. Two of the signers were dismissed from the Party. The remainder resigned. 1. American National Party Since the formation of the ANP, some dissidents have left the Party and formed opposition groups. In 1961, three former members went to New York City, where they formed an organization called the American National Party. A fourth defector later joined them. The membership which never exceeded four finally dwindled to one. 2. United States Nationalist Party Another group formed by dissident members was originally called the Nationalist Party. Founded in September, 1961, in New York City, it was openly anticommunist but secretly anti-Semitic and joined with other organizations in anticommunist demonstrations to give the appearance of strength. The Nationalist Party disbanded in 1963 but was reactivated in the Spring of 1964 under a new title, the United States Nationalist Party (USNP) utilizing Post Office Box 443, Lenox Hill Station, New York City. Its present leader is Luke Dommer. The USNP has no actual headquarters or official membership, publishes an occasional newsletter, and engages in picketing demonstrations. - 59 - BH