Episode 15 – VE Day 80th Anniversary Special: WW2 Veteran: Ted R. Britton Jr.

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World War II Daily Podcast

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The World War II Daily Podcast takes you beyond the textbooks to uncover the hidden stories of the Second World War. Hosted by Pietro Deserti, a Brazilian, grandson of an Italian WWII veteran, and Samuel de Korte, a Dutch WWII writer, this podcast features rare narratives and experiences that often go unnoticed. Each episode includes not only interviews with historians, collectors, and writers from various backgrounds but also episodes with exclusive stories from the war time, shedding light on the complexities of the event and its enduring legacy. Join us to discover much more about WW2!

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Episode 15 – VE Day 80th Anniversary Special: WW2 Veteran: Ted R. Britton Jr.

World War II Daily Podcast

1 hour 52 minutes 30 seconds

6 months ago

Episode 15 – VE Day 80th Anniversary Special: WW2 Veteran: Ted R. Britton Jr.

In honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, The World War II Daily Podcast presents a landmark episode featuring our first interview with a World War II veteran.

Our guest is Ambassador Theodore R. Britton Jr., one of the pioneering African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. Drafted in 1943, he trained at the segregated Montford Point facility in North Carolina, becoming part of the historic cohort known as the Montford Point Marines. During the war, he served in the Pacific Theater, maintaining the muster roll for his unit.

After his military service, Britton pursued a career in banking and later entered public service. In 1974, President Gerald Ford appointed him as U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and Grenada, making him one of the first African American ambassadors.

In this episode, Ambassador Britton shares his experiences breaking racial barriers in the military and his reflections about his life—from the battlefields of World War II to international diplomacy.

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