Everything Everywhere Daily The MItford Sisters
Feb 20, 2025
Explore the wildly different lives of the Mitford sisters, from literary fame to rural tranquility. Discover Diana's marriage to a fascist leader and Unity’s controversial ties to Hitler. Learn how their unique choices shaped not only their paths but also their family's legacy in a time of social upheaval. The stark contrasts among them reveal fascinating insights into tradition and radicalism, all wrapped up in a narrative filled with personal dramas and historical intrigue.
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The Divergent Mitford Sisters
- The Mitford sisters, daughters of Baron Redesdale, each led drastically different lives.
- Their paths ranged from fascist activism to communist journalism and quiet rural pursuits.
Jessica: The Rebellious Communist
- Jessica Mitford rejected her aristocratic upbringing, embracing communism.
- She eloped with a socialist, worked in the Civil Rights movement, and exposed the funeral industry.
Diana: The Fascist Socialite
- Diana Mitford married British fascist leader Oswald Mosley.
- Their wedding, with Hitler as a guest, exemplified her commitment to fascism.
