The Hindenburg Disaster: Prelude to World War II
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On May 6, 1937, the German zeppelin Hindenburg burst into flames while landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, and was destroyed in just 34 seconds. Historian Catherine Grace Katz recounts the disaster through the experiences of passengers, crew, and journalists, revealing its human impact. She also examines how the airship embodied both technological ambition and the political tensions of the 1930s, serving as a symbol later exploited by the Nazi regime.