An American Childhood in 1950s Revolutionary China (429)

Bill Hodes was a red diaper baby, a baby born to Communist parents. Bill shares stories about his parents, Bob and Jane Hodes, both convinced communists who were active in civil rights movements during the McCarthy period.

He recounts their life in New Orleans, his father's groundbreaking research in neurophysiology, and the family's eventual move to China amidst political turmoil.

Discover how Bill navigated this unique upbringing, filled with significant historical events, and the cultural experiences in China that shaped his identity.

Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode429/

Related episodes:

• The China civil war and the independence of Taiwan 1949 https://coldwarconversations.com/episode165/
• Part two of  Bill Hodes interview https://coldwarconversations.com/episode430/

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