Why did Iva Toguri get branded America’s first female traitor, despite there being no evidence to convict her?

How did her case become important to President Harry Truman’s re-election campaign? 

And, after decades, how did Iva and her supporters finally clear her name? 

Join Sarah Churchwell and David Olusoga on Journey Through Time as they delve into the sad story behind the scandalous myth of Tokyo Rose.

To find out more about Find My Past visit: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/journey-through-time

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Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell

Producer: Callum Hill

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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