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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Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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Journey Through Time

Forgotten stories from history and how they shaped the way we live today.
Hear about the ordinary people from history and the extraordinary impact they’ve had on the present. Hosted by historians David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell, Journey Through Time will show how everyday actions have the most remarkable unintended consequences that ripple through time.
From the first woman to run for President to the unknown story of how the world came to the brink of nuclear war in 1983, this podcast is for everyone, not just history lovers.
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To find out more about Find My Past visit: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/journey-through-time

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