GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
Preview: 4/11/2018 | 2m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover the story of the 550,000 brave Jewish Americans who served in World War II
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans both famous (director Mel Brooks, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger) and unknown share their war experiences: how they fought for their nation and people, struggled with anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed.
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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
Preview: 4/11/2018 | 2m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans both famous (director Mel Brooks, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger) and unknown share their war experiences: how they fought for their nation and people, struggled with anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed.
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GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Those Who Served in World War II
Bea Abrams Cohen is among the veterans who share their stories in the film. Also see Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Robert M. Morgenthau and other interviewees during their days of World War II service with the U.S. military.
The Jewish GI Service Broadcast Worldwide from Germany
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Clip: 4/11/2018 | 2m 50s | Jewish American forces held a historic service in Aachen, Germany during World War II. (2m 50s)
Our Lives Depended on Each Other
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Clip: 4/11/2018 | 1m 53s | Jewish veterans talk about preconceptions and the value of character in World War II. (1m 53s)
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