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Legacies and laughs: Tom Lehrer and Dame Cleo Laine

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Complex Legacies: Werner von Braun in Context

This chapter examines the dual nature of Werner von Braun's legacy as both a prominent rocket scientist and a controversial Nazi figure. Through humor and satire, the speakers discuss cultural perceptions of historical figures and the societal acceptance of individuals with troubling pasts.

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