Lindbergh vs. Roosevelt

By James P. Duffy

Subjects: Politics and government, Enemies, Right and left (Political science), Military policy, World politics, Adversaries, History

Description: Charles Lindbergh was an American patriot who was subject to one of the most successful smear campaigns in American history. Angered by Lindbergh's criticism, President Roosevelt launched against him a crusade of personal destruction that was eagerly propagated by FDR's supporters throughout the government and media.