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Today in History: Charles Lindbergh delivers antisemitic Des Moines speech

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC · How we work

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On September 11, 1941, aviator Charles Lindbergh addressed an America First Committee rally in Des Moines, Iowa, delivering his “Who Are the War Agitators?” speech. He blamed Britain, the Roosevelt administration, and especially American Jews for pushing the United States into World War II, claiming they dominated the press. The remarks provoked nationwide outrage and crippled the isolationist movement.

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On September 11, 1941, aviator Charles Lindbergh addressed an America First Committee rally in Des Moines, Iowa, delivering his “Who Are the War Agitators?” speech. He blamed Britain, the Roosevelt administration, and especially American Jews for pushing the United States into World War II, claiming they dominated the press. The remarks provoked nationwide outrage and crippled the isolationist movement.