Not Our Mothers- War Brides of East Anglia: with Dr. Hattie Hearn
The Donut Dollies
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45m
We're so excited to welcome our friend Dr. Hattie Hearn back to The Clubmobile! Join us as we dive into the story of the women of East Anglia who were not only there to witness the "Friendly Invasion" of American troops but became war brides. The part 2 to our War Brides episode that was released in July, this installment is a love letter from the women who chose not to follow their mothers footsteps, and instead, followed the American Dream. Grab your coffee and a fresh sinker, and maybe a few tissues, and join us on this wartime love rollercoaster!
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