Before the War

Before the War: The Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden, 1939 In this episode, we take you back to February 1939, months before the outbreak of World War II, to a night that shocked New York City and revealed a dark undercurrent in American society. At Madison Square Garden, 20,000 people gathered under swastikas and American flags for a Nazi rally that challenged the idea that every American stood united against fascism. Join us as we uncover the untold story of this divisive event, a chilling reminder that even in the land of the free, the seeds of hate can take root. If you think you know America’s past, think again—this is history that refuses to stay hidden in the shadows. It's time to follow us into the No Man's Land.