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History Detectives  A Father's Forgotten Tribute in a Spanish Civil War Eulogy

A touching eulogy unites descendants of two Americans who fought in the Spanish Civil War. Details

 
 

Program: History Detectives

Episode: A Father's Forgotten Tribute in a Spanish Civil War Eulogy

Among the late Sol Fellman's mementos of the Spanish Civil War is a four-page eulogy titled, "A Negro Hero Dies" written for a man named Douglas Roach. Sol fought in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade with his brother Harry, but they were separated in Spain and Harry went missing. Who was Douglas Roach and what happened to Sol's brother Harry? Tukufu Zuberi unravels this tale of brotherly love.

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Duration: (19:21)
Premiere Date: 06/28/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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