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Yearning to Breathe Free (1938-1942)

The US and the Holocaust Series 1
Episode 2 of 3

After Kristallnacht, Germany’s Jews are desperate to escape Hitler’s tyranny. Americans are united in their disapproval of Nazi brutality, but remain divided on how to respond.

After Kristallnacht, Germany’s Jews are desperate to escape Hitler’s tyranny. Americans are united in their disapproval of the Nazis’ brutality, but remain divided on whether and even how to act as World War II begins. Charles Lindbergh speaks for isolationists, while FDR tries to support Europe’s democracies. The Nazis invade the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust begins in secret.

2 hours, 8 minutes

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:14

    Billie Holiday & Artie Shaw

    Any Old Time

  • 00:41

    Artie Shaw & His Orchestra, Hot Lips Page

    St. James Infirmary Blues (Parts I & II)

Credits

Director Ken Burns
Director Lynn Novick
Director Sarah Botstein

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