Crash Report

Operation Paperclip


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At the end of World War II, America employed over 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians, many of whom were members of the Nazi party.We take a look at this secret operation and try to make sense of the ethics of it all.To prepare for the show, we took a look at the work of journalist Annie Jacobsen. Here are some links to check out:• Brief interview clip with Annie Jacobsen, discussing her book on Operation Papercliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZc-fO8pHc• A presentation by Annie Jacobsen on the topic, along with a Q&A sessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHs5M3pyd3Q
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