Ep. 27 Susan Ronald, "The Ambassador"
Ep. 27 Susan Ronald, "The Ambassador"  
Podcast: Booknotes+
Published On: Tue Sep 14 2021
Description: 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.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices