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Ep. 27 Susan Ronald, "The Ambassador"

Ep. 27 Susan Ronald, "The Ambassador"

FromBooknotes+


Ep. 27 Susan Ronald, "The Ambassador"

FromBooknotes+

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Sep 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Joseph P. Kennedy, the patriarch of the Kennedy dynasty, served as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1938-1940. By the end of his tenure, he was despised by both governments. Historian Susan Ronald, author of "The Ambassador," describes Joseph Kennedy as a Fascist sympathizer and anti-Semite whose desire for power eclipsed his allegiance to his country. She joined us to talk about all of that and more.     
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Released:
Sep 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Taking the concept from Brian Lamb's long running Booknotes TV program, the podcast offers listeners more books and authors. Booknotes+ features a mix of new interviews with authors and historians, along with some old favorites from the archives. The platform may be different, but the goal is the same – give listeners the opportunity to learn something new.