Marlene Dietrich

Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich (December 27, 1901-May 6, 1992) also known as Maria Magdalena Dietrich was a German actress, entertainer and singer.

1930s and World War II

Dietrich became an American citizen in 1937, raised a record number of War Bonds and entertained American troops during the Second World War.

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1937 - Second World War

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Dietrich was known to have a strong set of political convictions and a mind to speak them. She was a staunch anti-Nazi who despised Germany's anti-semitic policies of the time. Her singing helped on the homefront of the U.S.A too, as she recorded a number of anti-Nazi records in German for the OSS.

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Nazi - Anti-semitic - U.S.A - German - OSS

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Including recordingLili Marleen, a curious example of a song transcending the hatreds of war.She also sang for the Allied troops on the front lines in Algiers, France and into Germany with Generals James M. Gavin and George S. Patton.

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Lili Marleen - James M. Gavin - George S. Patton

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