Mildred Gillars
American Nazi propagandist (1900–1988) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mildred Elizabeth Gillars (née Sisk; November 29, 1900 – June 25, 1988)[1] was an American broadcaster employed by Nazi Germany to disseminate Axis propaganda during World War II. Following her capture in post-war Berlin, Gillars became the first woman to be convicted of treason against the United States.[2] In March 1949, she was sentenced to ten to thirty years' imprisonment.[2] Gillars was paroled in 1961. Along with Rita Zucca she was nicknamed "Axis Sally".
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Born | Mildred Elizabeth Sisk (1900-11-29)November 29, 1900 Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Died | June 25, 1988(1988-06-25) (aged 87) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Resting place | Saint Joseph Cemetery, Columbus |
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Occupation | Radio broadcaster |
Years active | 1940–1945 |
Known for | Presenting Nazi propaganda on German State Radio, directed to U.S. troops and audience, during World War II |
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Conviction(s) | Treason |
Criminal penalty | 10 to 30 years imprisonment |
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