Weird History: 44

A Rose By Any Other Name

When you think about traitors in American history, both Benedict Arnold, and Tokyo Rose may come to mind. But there is a difference between the two—Tokyo Rose never existed. The woman whom most would associate the personification of Tokyo Rose would be Iva Toguri D’Aquino, who broadcasted as “Orphan Ann” on radio Tokyo. Other women may have also claimed the name such as Ruth Hayakawa who did the weekends in place of Iva. Then there is June Suyana, The Nightingale of Nanking, and Myrtle Lipton known as Little Margie.

On A Side Note: Thomas Jefferson wrote the Constitution in 18 days.