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The U.S. and the Holocaust

“Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942)

As war begins, some Americans work tirelessly to help refugees; others remain indifferent.

09/20/2022 | Expires 09/18/2029 | Rating TV-MA

FromKen Burns

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“Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942)
The U.S. and the Holocaust

“Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942)

Episode 2 | 2h 17m 35sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

As war begins, some Americans work tirelessly to help refugees; others remain indifferent.

As World War II begins, Americans are united in their disapproval of Nazi brutality but divided on whether to act. Some individuals and organizations work tirelessly to help refugees escape. Meanwhile, Charles Lindbergh and isolationists battle with Roosevelt to try to keep America out of the war. Germany invades the Soviet Union and secretly begins the mass murder of European Jews.

09/20/2022 | Expires 09/18/2029 | Rating TV-MA

FromKen Burns

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Corporate funding provided by Bank of America. Major funding provided by David M. Rubenstein; the Park Foundation; the Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A....

The U.S. and the Holocaust

“Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942)

Episode 2 | 2h 17m 35sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

As World War II begins, Americans are united in their disapproval of Nazi brutality but divided on whether to act. Some individuals and organizations work tirelessly to help refugees escape. Meanwhile, Charles Lindbergh and isolationists battle with Roosevelt to try to keep America out of the war. Germany invades the Soviet Union and secretly begins the mass murder of European Jews.

09/20/2022 | Expires 09/18/2029 | Rating TV-MA

FromKen Burns

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