

FDR v. Lindbergh
Dec 12, 2024
Paul Sparrow, an Emmy award-winning producer and author of "Awakening the Spirit of America," delves into the dramatic clash between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Charles Lindbergh. He reveals how Lindbergh's fall from American idol to Nazi sympathizer posed a significant challenge to FDR during pre-WWII America. Sparrow discusses the shift from isolationism to engagement, the influence of propaganda, and how these figures shaped American identity during a pivotal time. Their contrasting leadership styles continue to resonate today.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Internal Opposition and America's Unpreparedness in WWII
05:41 • 3min
Lindbergh, Isolationism, and Propaganda
08:59 • 18min
FDR, World War II, and the Fight for Democracy
27:17 • 5min
The Shift from Isolationism: Lindbergh's Controversial Speech and Its Aftermath
31:57 • 3min
Contrasting Leadership: FDR and Lindbergh's Influence on American Identity
35:07 • 5min