Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra Episode 4: Spectacle
31 snips
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.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Unexpected Support for Nazis
- After WWII, some right-wing figures, including the Chicago Tribune, oddly championed Nazi war criminals.
- This unexpected move garnered support within the Republican party.
Post-War Focus Shift
- Despite their pro-Nazi propaganda efforts, no members of Congress faced criminal charges.
- Many America First figures shifted their focus to defending defeated Nazis.
Campaign to Free Pelley
- William Dudley Pelley, a pro-Nazi militia leader, was imprisoned for plotting to overthrow the U.S. government.
- The Chicago Tribune and some in Congress, including Senator Bill Langer, campaigned for his release.