FDR on Lying: Creating a Reason to Go to War
Season 24
About the Episode
President Roosevelt did not tell Congress or the American people the truth behind the Greer incident that led to US involvement in World War II. "I am perfectly willing to mislead and tell untruths if it will help win the war," FDR told a friend.
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How one carrot peeler revolutionized design | The Curb Cut Effect
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How Captions Went from Niche to Necessity | Extended Audio Description | The Curb Cut Effect
EAD The fight for closed captioning was a battle for access and inclusion.8:33 -
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The fight for closed captioning was a battle for access and inclusion.6:48
