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Churchill & FDR: The Origins of the 'Special Relationship'

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Murrow and the Blitz: Shaping American Sentiment

This chapter examines the critical role of journalist Edward R. Murrow in reporting on the London Blitz during World War II and how his broadcasts influenced American public opinion on the war. It also highlights the urgency of Churchill's visit to the U.S. after Pearl Harbor, marking the beginning of a strong alliance between the two nations.

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