The John Birch Society was a conservative organization founded in 1958 by Robert Welch Jr. It is often associated with the far-right political movement in the United States and has had varying levels of influence over the years. Synonyms for the John Birch Society include Birchers, Birch Patriots, Birchers Unit, Birch Society Movement, and JBS. The society is known for its opposition to communism, one world government, and any perceived threats to American sovereignty. While it has been criticized for promoting conspiracy theories and racial discrimination, the society still exists today but with a smaller membership and lower public profile.