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Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles and the occasional radio broadcast delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Also visit our general discussion thread.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Find the following description of today’s broadcast here.

“4/15/45: [This program is mostly dedicated to President Franklin Roosevelt, who died on the afternoon of Thursday, April 12th. There are no Admiral commercials and there is no PSA at the end. During the broadcast, it is mentioned that President Lincoln died 80 years ago on this date.] In a report from Hyde Park, FDR’s burial service, which took place today) is described. SW from Paris: 550,000 German soldiers were taken prisoner this month. Fire [napalm] bombs were used for the first time against German positions. 60-year old President Harry Truman is referred to as a “practical American” with many Republican friends in Congress who will work with him. He has invited the Russians to attend the San Francisco Security Conference and will be addressing Congress tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. EWT. Many Roosevelt cabinet members will probably resign and be replaced. Bob Trout closes the broadcast with an extended tribute to FDR’s memory. “

To listen to the broadcast click on the link below.

CBS World News Today, April 15, 1945