In 1943, amid the American Jim Crow era, a young Black American named Leon Bass enlists in the Army to fight Nazi Fascism. But once Leon enters WWII and becomes a witness to the Holocaust, he discovers something that will forever change his perspective on his home in the US, and on the world. Featuring Museum educator Lynn Williams. Please be advised: This podcast contains stories that listeners may find disturbing. Listen with caution. <a href="https://www.ushmm.org/learn/podcasts-and-audio/12-years-that-shook-the-world/an-american-soldiers-two-fronts" target="_blank">View Episode Transcript</a> Thank you for listening. What did you think of the show? <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/podcast-feedback" target="_blank">Take a quick survey</a>, send your comments via email to <a href="mailto:podcast@ushmm.org" target="_blank">podcast@ushmm.org</a>.

12 Years That Shook the World

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An American Soldier’s Two Fronts

SEP 15, 202223 MIN
12 Years That Shook the World

An American Soldier’s Two Fronts

SEP 15, 202223 MIN

Description

In 1943, amid the American Jim Crow era, a young Black American named Leon Bass enlists in the Army to fight Nazi Fascism. But once Leon enters WWII and becomes a witness to the Holocaust, he discovers something that will forever change his perspective on his home in the US, and on the world. Featuring Museum educator Lynn Williams. Please be advised: This podcast contains stories that listeners may find disturbing. Listen with caution.

View Episode Transcript

Thank you for listening. What did you think of the show? Take a quick survey, send your comments via email to [email protected].