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Yearning to Breathe Free (1938-1942)

The US and the Holocaust Series 1
Episode 2 of 3

After Kristallnacht, Germany鈥檚 Jews are desperate to escape Hitler鈥檚 tyranny. Americans are united in their disapproval of Nazi brutality, but remain divided on how to respond.

After Kristallnacht, Germany鈥檚 Jews are desperate to escape Hitler鈥檚 tyranny. Americans are united in their disapproval of the Nazis鈥� brutality, but remain divided on whether and even how to act as World War II begins. Charles Lindbergh speaks for isolationists, while FDR tries to support Europe鈥檚 democracies. The Nazis invade the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust begins in secret.

2 hours, 8 minutes

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Fri 17 Jan 2025 00:25
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Music Played

  • Billie Holiday & Artie Shaw

    Any Old Time

  • Artie Shaw & His Orchestra, Hot Lips Page

    St. James Infirmary Blues (Parts I & II)

Credits

Director Ken Burns
Director Lynn Novick
Director Sarah Botstein

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