Resistance at Madison Square Garden

On the evening of February 20, 1939, a significant rally hosted by the German-American Bund took place at Madison Square Garden, attracting support for Nazi ideals. Amongst the crowd was Isidore Greenbaum, a Jewish American plumber, who felt compelled to react against the hate speeches that filled the air. In a bold move, he surged onto the stage, silencing the leader, Fritz Kuhn, momentarily and declaring his opposition to Hitler before being tackled by security. This act of defiance was mirrored outside the venue, where thousands protested the rally, making it clear that many Americans opposed the fascist sentiments being expressed inside the hall.