A Brief History
On September 11, 1941, aviator Charles Lindbergh delivered a speech for the America First Committee in Des Moines, Iowa, in which he claimed the US was being coerced into World War II, alleging, “…pressing this country toward war; the British, the Jewish, and the Roosevelt Administration.”
Digging Deeper
Having become a celebrity and American hero by becoming the first pilot to fly non-stop solo across the Atlantic in 1927, Lindbergh was a popular figure. Unfortunately, he had political leanings that included anti-British and anti-Jewish sentiments, while openly admiring Germany.
An anti-communist, Lindbergh echoed contemporary German ideology by espousing eugenics and the superiority of the “Nordic” race. He was ardently against US involvement in the European war and touted isolationism.
Once the US entered World War II, Lindbergh proved to be a patriot and tried to get reinstated into the US Army. He went to the Pacific theater and advised US pilots on flying techniques, even covertly flying combat missions.
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Berg, A. Scott. Lindbergh. Putnam Adult, 1998.
Fleming, Candace. The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh. Schwartz & Wade, 2020.
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