Rebecca Erbelding
Historian from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Discusses the liberation of concentration camps and Edward R. Murrow's reporting.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 36min
Part 2: The Death of FDR
In this insightful discussion, historian John McManus delves into the closing chapters of World War II, while Doris Kearns Goodwin shares her deep knowledge of Roosevelt and Truman's leadership during tumultuous times. Rebecca Erbelding provides harrowing accounts of liberation from concentration camps and Edward R. Murrow’s influential reporting. The emotional turmoil of soldiers facing unimaginable horrors is highlighted, alongside the urgent challenges Truman faced as he stepped into presidency amid global despair.
Apr 17, 2025 • 55min
Part 1: Beginning of the End
Historians Richard Frank, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Rebecca Erbelding delve into the critical events of early 1945. Richard discusses the brutal ethical dilemmas faced by Allied forces, while Doris reflects on FDR's leadership and key diplomatic strategies during the war. Rebecca sheds light on the liberation of Auschwitz and the reality confronting Holocaust survivors. They also explore controversial bombing tactics and the iconic Battle of Iwo Jima, emphasizing the profound human cost and the complex moral landscape of World War II.
