The Hindenburg Disaster

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On 6 May 1937, four camera crews were on hand as the German Zeppelin airship the Hindenburg burst into flames. Separately, radio journalist Herbert Morrison was on the scene and his commentary of the event is forever associated with the tragedy. In this episode, I explore the Hindenburg disaster. What went wrong? What did it mean for Nazi Germany? And what was the dark past of one of its victims Ernest Lehman.

Sound & Music Richard Wagner Ride of the Valkyries Conductor: James Allen Gähres Ensemble: Ulm Philharmonic Location: CCU Einsteinsaal, Ulm EFF Open Audio License – version 1 June 2014 Richard Wagner Ride of the Valkyries Public Domain Richard Straus “Wiener Blut”, a waltz by Johann Strauss II Public Domain Mahler Symphony No. 5, IV. Adagietto.ogg Peabody Symphonyt Orchestra Public Domain November 19 2006 Pixabay Herbert Morrison WLS-AM Radio in Chicago (19:25, 6 May 1937, EST) Public Domain Photo: By Murray Becker/Associated Press – eBayfrontback, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27765273