Episode 46: Wendle Wilke's World Tour

World War II Chronicles - A podcast by Radio America

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During World War II, few Americans were allowed to travel outside of the States if they were not engaged in government business. However on August 20, 1942, Wendle Wilke was announced to be President Roosevelt's Goodwill Ambassador and embarked on a World Tour. He returned home on October 13, reporting to the President the state of global affairs during the war.