3. Tokyo Rose (Iva Toguri D’Aquino)
Iva Toguri D’Aquino, born in Los Angeles on July 4, 1916, became known as “Tokyo Rose” during World War II. Stranded in Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor, she worked as a broadcaster for Radio Tokyo, hosting the “Zero Hour” program. In 1949, she was convicted of treason for allegedly broadcasting Japanese propaganda, serving six years in prison. In 1977, President Gerald Ford pardoned her, making her the only U.S. citizen convicted of treason to receive a pardon. (smithsonianmag.com)
