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0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump likes Henry Ford’s “bloodline.” So did Charles Lindbergh

Forward · 22 May 2020

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.

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Could It Have Happened Here? The Implausible Plotting of The Plot Against America

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 13 May 2020

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.

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David Simon drew from his Jewish heritage to write ‘The Plot Against America’

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 30 Mar 2020

David Simon, known for works like "The Wire," tapped into his Jewish roots in "The Plot Against America," drawing from his heritage and family experiences to create a more personal and sentimental narrative.

0 History Literature

‘The Plot Against America’: How the Forward reported the transformation of Charles A. Lindbergh

Forward · 15 Mar 2020

"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.

0 Television/Film Politics

David Simon on ‘The Plot Against America’ and our crisis of democracy

Forward · 15 Mar 2020

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.

0 Television/Film History

‘The Plot Against America’ is truer than even Philip Roth knew

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Mar 2020

"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth, both the novel and the subsequent HBO miniseries, explores an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a sympathizer with Nazis, becomes President of the United States in 1940.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Philip Roth Dies, And Part Of Our America Dies With Him

Forward · 23 May 2018

The article reflects on the impact of Philip Roth's death on the Jewish American literary landscape, highlighting the significance of his works like "Portnoys Complaint," "American Pastoral," "The Plot Against America," "Sabbath's Theater," and "Goodbye, Columbus."

0 Literature Politics

How Philip Roth Predicted the Rise of Donald Trump

Forward · 6 Jul 2016

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.