Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
Episode 4: Spectacle
Jul 8, 2024
The podcast discusses the surprising support of influential figures for Nazi war criminals, clashes over prosecuting them, and the rise of Senator Joseph McCarthy. It also explores the controversial America First Committee, Charles Lindbergh's views on WWII, and the backing of defeated Nazis in America. The investigation into the Malmene massacre and McCarthy's disruptive tactics in Senate hearings add drama to the narrative.
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- Prominent figures on the American right sympathized with Nazi war criminals post-World War II, aiming to distort facts and exonerate them.
- Senator Joseph McCarthy aligned with pro-Nazi sentiments by promoting false claims of Nazi torture to defend SS officers.
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Chicago Tribune's Controversial Stance Post-Nuremberg Verdicts
The Chicago Tribune, under the leadership of Robert R. McCormick, showcased a staunchly right-leaning editorial stance during the 1930s and 1940s. The Tribune controversially depicted convicted Nazi war criminals as martyrs on its front page post the Nuremberg verdicts. McCormick's editorial decisions, such as praising Mussolini and supporting America First Committee, indicated a strong pro-Nazi and anti-war crimes trial sentiment.
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