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Ep. 27 Susan Ronald, "The Ambassador"

Ep. 27 Susan Ronald, "The Ambassador"

Ep. 27 Susan Ronald, "The Ambassador"

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September 14, 202141m 17s

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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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