Hitler's death marked the end of WWII. But a flurry of conspiracy theories emerged, suggesting he might have survived.

Hillary's Story
Sources
Atlas Obscura
The Wildly Misunderstood Photos of Hitler in Disguise--by Andy Wright

Business Insider
These declassified FBI files raise questions about Hitler’s death in the Führerbunker--by Blake Stilwell

Daily Beast
Hitler’s Final Days Revealed: Eyewitnesses Recount the Nazi’s Death in Unearthed Footage--by Marlow Stern
The Kentucky Miner Who Scammed Americans by Claiming He Was Hitler and Plotting a ‘Revolt’ With ‘Spaceships’--by Tarpley Hitt

Fortune
One Industry That Capitalizes On America’s Hitler Fascination--by John Anderson

The Guardian
Tests on skull fragment cast doubt on Adolf Hitler suicide story--by Uki Goni

Wikipedia
Conspiracy theories about Adolf Hitler's death

Photos
Hitler in disguises--by United Stated Secret Service (Public Domain via Wikipedia)
Hitler's Makeshift Grave--via BBC
US Soldier inside the burnt out bunker after Hitler's suicide--via BBC
Fuhrerbunker Complex in Berlin--by Bild Bundesarchiv via Wikipedia

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Tina’s Story
Aldo Moro was one of Italy’s longest serving Prime Ministers who enacted social and economic reforms. BUT when he is kidnapped, attempts to free him fail.

Hillary’s Story
In 1944, Adolf Hitler was at the height of his political power and instilled fear in his subordinates. BUT despite that, members of his inner circle plan to assassinate him for the greater good.

Sources
Tina's Story
BBC
Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction

Britannica
Aldo Moro

Catholic Herald
Popes who cried out in anguish--by Fr. Raymond De Souza

Europeana
The kidnapping and killing of Aldo Moro

The Guardian
Aldo Moro mystery: Italian prosecutors revisit former PM's 1978 murder--by Lizzie Davies

History
Former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro is found dead

ICTV
Death in Rome: The Case of Aldo Moro

The New York Times
Moro Is Buried as Family Bars Leaders--by Paul Hoffman

Varsity
The murder of Aldo Moro--by Esme O'Keefe

The Washington Post
Italian Politicians Fearful Moro Will Leak Secrets--by Sari Gilbery
Pope Leads Mourners at Moro Rites--by Ronald Koven and Sari Gilbert

Wikipedia
Aldo Moro
Christian Democracy (Italy)
Kidnapping and Murder of Aldo Moro
Red Brigades

World Crunch
Andreotti, The Moro Affair And The Noir Of Italian Public Life--by Marcello Sorgi

Photos
Aldo Moro--from Legislature.camera.it via Wikipedia
Moro Kidnapping by Red Brigades--public domain via Wikipedia

Hillary's Story
Britanica
July Plot
Learn about the July plot, 1944 to assassinate Hitler by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg and his co-conspirators

History
6 Assassination Attempts on Adolf Hitler
Assassination plot against Hitler fails
July Plot

Time
A Group of German Leaders Tried to Kill Hitler in 1944. Here’s Why They Failed

Wikipedia
20 July Plot

Photos
Hitler’s Burned Pants--photo from Bundersarchiv Bild (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)
Conference Room after Explosion--photo from Bundersarchiv Bild (CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Claus Von Stauffenberg--from Public Domain via Wikipedia

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Tina’s Story
James Turner began his political career as a county commissioner before moving into a New Jersey house and then senate member in 1972. BUT, when he sets out to destroy a political rival, he destroys his career instead.

Hillary’s Story
President Teddy Roosevelt had a reputation for being a cowboy and a man of action. BUT it’s his daughter, Alice, who wins the public’s affection and attention.

Sources
Tina's Sources
Alcerton
James M Turner

The New York Times
Ex‐Jersey Senator Is Indicted On Bribe and Perjury Charges--by Jospeh Sullivan
Legislative Candidates Fighting Apathy--by Joseph Sullivan
Senator Turns Himself In on Plot Charge--by Ronald Sullivan
Turner Convicted in Drug Conspiracy--by Walter H. Waggoner
TURNER JURY TOLD RAID WAS ORDERED--by Walter H. Waggoner
A Witness Links Turner To Plot to Frame Gewertz--by Walter H. Waggoner

Wikipedia
James M. Turner
Kenneth A. Gewertz

Photos
James Turner after guilty verdict--via eBay
Kenneth A. Gewertz--via Boucher Funeral Home

Hillary's Story
Encyclopedia
Longworth, Alice Roosevelt

Smithsonian
Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Star News
Teddy Roosevelt’s Unruly Daughter Alice Caused Havo-c During Her Time In The White House--from Star News 365 via YouTube

The Washington Post
At 90, Alice Roosevelt Longworth didn’t care who she offended in this mean, funny 1974 interview--by Sally Quinn
Photos
Alice Roosevelt--from Library of Congress via Public Domain
Alice's Wedding--via Live Journal
Alice Roosevelt at 90--by Linda Wheeler via The Washington Post

The White House
Alice Roosevelt Longworth: Presidential Daughter and American Celebrity--by Lina Mann

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Hillary’s Story
Jesse Helms was known for his racism and bigotry. BUT despite that, he maintained his seat for over 30 years allowing him to pass harmful legislation impacting marginalized communities in the US.

Tina’s Story
Michael Francke had a solid legal career in the criminal justice system in New Mexico and was appointed as director of the Oregon department of corrections in 1987. BUT when he’s found dead at work, it sparks decades of conspiracy theories.

Hillary's Story
60 Minutes
From the "60 Minutes" archives: Sen. Fritz Hollings--via YouTube

ABC News
BTS joins Karine Jean-Pierre at the White House press briefing--via YouTube

Britannica
Jesse Helms

CNN
Commentary: Don't sanitize Helms' racist past--by Roland Martin

History
AIDS activists unfurl a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ home

The Jesse Helms Center
Home Page

Los Angeles Times
Former Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86--by Johanna Neuman

Mother Jones
On the Record--by Eric Bates

The Nation
Jesse Helms, American Bigot--by Lisa Duggan

NPR
Remembering Sen. Jesse Holms

The New York Times
Jesse Helms Dies at 86; Conservative Force in the Senate--by Steven Holmes

Richard Burr
Senate Approves Resolution Honoring Jesse Helms

Wikipedia
Helms AIDS Amendments
Jesse Helms
National Congressional Club

Photos
Jesse Helms--by Manny Ceneta via NPR
Helms and Bono--via Jesse Helms Center
Screenshot from Helms’ Racist Ad--from YouTube via NPR

Tina's Story
CaseText
Gable v. Williams, Civil No. 3:07-cv-00413-AC

Coffee or Die
Who Killed Michael Francke?

Correctional Leaders Association
Francke Award

KOIN 6
Interactive: Who’s who in the Francke-Gable case
Oregon DOJ makes case to re-jail Frank Gable

MotherJones
What You Need to Know about Jesse Helms

The New York Times
PRISONS' DIRECTOR IS SLAIN IN OREGON

The Oregonian
Brothers of slain Oregon prisons chief both want release of man convicted in case, but disagree on next step

Portland Tribune
Pamplin Media Group - Francke murder: Gable's attorneys fight to keep him free
Pamplin Media Group - Oregon tries to re-jail Gable on Monday

Prison Legal News
Wrongfully Convicted Man Freed for Murder of Oregon DOC Director, But State Wants Him Back In Prison

Statesman Journal
Judge orders Frank Gable released from prison Friday in Oregon murder
Timeline of Michael Francke's murder, Frank Gable's possible release

United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Microsoft Word - JUSTICE-#6912532-v1-Gable_0413_PLD_RESPONSE_(ALL_PARTS_COMPILED).doc

University of Virginia
Francke, J. Michael, 1971 - Our History: Featured Alumni/ae - Law Library Guides at University of Virginia Arthur J. Morris Law Library

Unsolved Mysteries
Michael Francke

Unsolved Mysteries Wiki
Michael Francke

Wikipedia
Michael Francke

Willamette Week
Should You Believe This Man?
For Years, the Murder of Michael Francke Has Been Oregon’s Biggest Mystery. Last Week, It Took a New Twist.

Photos:
Micheal Francke—via Wikipedia (fair use)
The Dome Building—by Katr67
Map of Francke's Attack--screenshot via Statesman Journal
Frank Gable, alleged killer--screenshot from KWO8

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Hillary's Story
Throughout his political career, Senator David Vitter championed conservative, family values agenda. But, when journalists highlight names from the DC Madam’s client list, his own morals are called into question.

Tina's Story
Tennessee’s 44th governor, Ray Blanton played an instrumental role in tax reform for the state and in building partnerships with foreign investors. But, in 1978, when suspicions surrounding Blanton’s questionable actions started to bubble to the surface, Tennessee didn’t know what the muck hit them.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Wikipedia
David Vitter
Wendy Vitter

New York Times
"Deripaska and Allies Could Benefit From Sanctions Deal, Document Shows"--Kenneth Vogel
"David Vitter’s Defeat in Louisiana Is a Lost Opportunity for Senate Democrats"--Carl Hulse

NPR
"Judicial Nominee Wendy Vitter Gets Tough Questions On Birth Control And Abortion"--video

Vice
"New Details on the Infamous DC Madam Scandal Emerge"--Jason Leopold

Mother Jones
"Here’s the Story Behind That Crazy Story About David Vitter Having a Love Child With a Prostitute"--Tim Murphy

The Advocate
"Once a reformer, David Vitter's now lobbying for Russian oligarch"--Stephanie Grace

Photos:
Britannica
Candidate Photo

Nola.com
Vitter and Wife

Wikipedia
Deborah Jeane Palfrey

Tina's Story
Sources
Wikipedia
Ray Blanton
Marie Ragghianti
Marie (film)
Adamsville, Tennessee

The Evening Independent
“The ‘Hillbilly’ Nixon”--Bill Rose

Tennessee Encyclopedia
Leonard Ray Blanton

Tennessean
“Donald Trump’s troubled presidency recalls Ray Blanton years”--GayNelle Doll
“How one of Tennessee's most dramatic political moments unfolded 40 years ago this week”--Joel Ebert

New York Times
“Blanton Grants Clemency To 52 Tennessee Convicts”--Special to The New York Times
“Goy. Blanton of Tennessee Is Replaced 3 Days Early in Pardons Dispute”--Howell Raines
“Senate Contest”--By George Vecsey
“Blanton’s Uncle Sentenced”--AP

UPI
“Ex-Blanton aides plead guilty in clemency-for-cash scandal”--Tom Humphrey

New Jersey Globe
“The ‘Pardon me, Ray’ Story”--David Wildstein

WKRN Nashville
“Turbulent Transition: The story behind the sudden swearing in of Lamar Alexander 40 years ago”--Hunter Patterson

AP
“Ray Blanton, 66, Ex-Governor Ousted in a Tennessee Scandal”--The Associated Press

Genius
Pardon Me, Ray Lyrics--Brian Christie

YouTube
Pardon Me, Ray Audio--Brian Christie, YouTube

The Knoxville Focus
Ray Blanton, Part 5--design

History Collection
Top Six Corrupt Politicians

Photos:
Wikipedia
Ray Blanton—via Library of Congress

Genius
Pardon Me, Ray Record--via Genius.com

Nashville Tennessean
Lamar Alexander Swearing In--via Nashville Tennessean

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