Executing the Rosenbergs: Death and Diplomacy in a Cold War World

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Book Synopsis: In 1950, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were arrested for allegedly passing information about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union, an affair FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover labeled the "crime of the century." Their case became an international sensation, inspiring petitions, letters of support, newspaper editorials, and protests in countries around the world. Nevertheless, the Rosenbergs were executed after years of appeals, making them the only civilians ever put to death for conspiracy-related activities. Yet even after their executions, protests continued. The Rosenberg case quickly transformed into legend, while the media spotlight shifted to their two orphaned sons. In Executing the Rosenbergs, Lori Clune demonstrates that the Rosenberg case played a pivotal role in the world's perception of the United States. Based on newly discovered documents from the State Department, Clune narrates the widespread dissent against the Rosenberg decision in 80 cities and 48 countries. Even as the Truman and Eisenhower administrations attempted to turn the case into pro-democracy propaganda, U.S. allies and potential allies questioned whether the United States had the moral authority to win the Cold War. Meanwhile, the death of Stalin in 1953 also raised the stakes of the executions; without a clear hero and villain, the struggle between democracy and communism shifted into morally ambiguous terrain. Transcending questions of guilt or innocence, Clune weaves the case -and its aftermath -into the fabric of the Cold War, revealing its far-reaching global effects. An original approach to one of the most fascinating episodes in Cold War history, Executing the Rosenbergs broadens a quintessentially American story into a global one.

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Discover the gripping story of the infamous Rosenberg case with Executing the Rosenbergs: Death and Diplomacy in a Cold War World. Uncover the shocking details of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's alleged crimes and the international sensation that followed. This book will transport you back to the height of the Cold War, where the fate of two Americans captured the world's attention.

Immerse yourself in the world of political intrigue and espionage as Lori Clune unravels the true impact of the Rosenberg case on the United States' standing in the global community. With newly discovered documents from the State Department, Clune brings to light the extensive dissent against the decision to execute the Rosenbergs in 80 cities and 48 countries.

As you dive into the pages of Executing the Rosenbergs, you'll witness how the Truman and Eisenhower administrations attempted to shape the narrative of the case as pro-democracy propaganda. Delve into the moral debates sparked by the executions, which questioned the United States' authority to win the Cold War in the eyes of its allies and potential allies.

With the death of Stalin in 1953, the Rosenberg case took on even greater significance. As the struggle between democracy and communism entered morally ambiguous territory, Clune explores the far-reaching global effects that transcended questions of guilt or innocence. Brace yourself for an original and thought-provoking approach to one of the most captivating episodes in Cold War history.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to broaden your understanding of a quintessentially American story that reverberated across the globe. Order your copy of Executing the Rosenbergs: Death and Diplomacy in a Cold War World today and be transported into a world of intrigue, power, and the complex dynamics of the Cold War.

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