Charles Lindbergh, the famed aviator known for his solo transatlantic flight in 1927, was honored in St. Louis with the naming of Lindbergh Boulevard in 1930.

The PBS documentary "Nazi Town, USA" explores the period in the 1930s when American citizens, affected by the Great Depression and influenced by racist policies and eugenic ideas, aligned themselves with groups like the German American Bund.

Despite Charles Lindbergh being remembered for his pioneering transatlantic flight, he was also an antisemite and Nazi sympathizer, as evidenced by his isolationist stance and controversial statements criticizing Jews' influence in America.

In the wake of protests against racism, activists have highlighted American monuments honoring anti-Semites such as Gen. George S. Patton, Henry Ford, Charles Lindbergh, Peter Stuyvesant, Martin Luther, Ulysses S. Grant, Mary Elizabeth Lease, and Thomas E. Watson.

President Donald Trump praised the Ford Motor Company and highlighted the concept of "good bloodlines" during a speech at a Michigan Ford plant, referencing company founder Henry Ford's lineage and eugenics beliefs.

The article discusses the HBO adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," focusing on the implausibility of the character Rabbi Bengelsdorf and the depiction of antisemitism in the story.

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth explores a counterhistory where Charles Lindbergh becomes president in 1940, paralleled with real events reported by The Forward, showcasing Lindbergh's transformation from hero to anti-Semitic figure.

David Simon, known for his work on shows like "The Wire" and "The Deuce," reflects on his adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," which imagines an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a hero and anti-Semite, becomes president and pushes isolationist and anti-Semitic policies.

Throughout history, there has been a disturbing trend of accusing Jews of disloyalty to their countries, leading to consequences such as wrongful convictions, conspiracies, and discrimination.

Many Jewish groups remain hesitant after President Trump emphasized "America First" in his inaugural speech, a phrase historically associated with anti-Semitism and U.S. isolationism during WWII.

Simone Zelitch explores the alarming parallels between Philip Roth's 2004 novel, "The Plot Against America," and the rise of Donald Trump in the political arena.