This documentary was gold the whole way through. So glad it highlighted the truth of Americans as an people and our institutions were so isolationist at the time. Plus the xenophobia around taking Jews. The hypocrisy of Jim Crow America was also well highlighted.
bodh7 t1_iqumo9a wrote
Reply to The U.S. & the Holocaust, Episode 1: “The Golden Door” (2022) A xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration. Hitler and the Nazis persecute German Jews, forcing many to seek refuge. FDR is concerned by the growing crisis but is unable to coordinate a response. [02:08:43] by s_y_s_t_e_m_i_c_
This documentary was gold the whole way through. So glad it highlighted the truth of Americans as an people and our institutions were so isolationist at the time. Plus the xenophobia around taking Jews. The hypocrisy of Jim Crow America was also well highlighted.