8. The Myth of Tokyo Rose: Truman and the FBI Witch Hunt (Ep 2)
Why did Iva Toguri get branded America’s first female traitor, despite there being no evidence to convict her?
How did her case become important to President Harry Truman’s re-election campaign?
And, after decades, how did Iva and her supporters finally clear her name?
Join Sarah Churchwell and David Olusoga on Journey Through Time as they delve into the sad story behind the scandalous myth of Tokyo Rose.
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