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7. The Myth of Tokyo Rose: The Woman Accused of Betraying America (Ep 1)

Journey Through Time

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Unraveling the Myth of Tokyo Rose: A Story of Race and Journalism

This chapter explores the complex narrative of Tokyo Rose, focusing on Aikyuko Taguri, an American of Japanese descent, and the racial attitudes of wartime America. It scrutinizes journalism’s role in perpetuating myths and highlights themes of paranoia, exploitation, and political opportunism.

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