Was Charles Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer?
The Minnesota native drew controversy for his remarks and actions preceding America’s intervention in World War II.
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Show Notes
Any list of the most famous Minnesotans who ever lived should include Charles Lindbergh, who became a worldwide celebrity when he completed the first nonstop flight from New York to Paris in 1927. But Lindbergh's controversial statements and actions in the years preceding Pearl Harbor have become an enduring aspect of his legacy.
The Star Tribune's Kevin Duchschere joins the show to discuss Lindbergh's life and whether the famous aviator was a Nazi sympathizer.
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Was Charles Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer? (June 2022 Curious Minnesota story)