The untold story of a Royal "propagandist in pearls" whose wartime friendship with President Roosevelt became a vital catalyst to win back freedom for her tiny occupied country.
Léif Lëtzebuerger is of 1 hour(s) and 36 minute(s). It is Produced By: CNC. It was released on 2008-03-14. It has the tagline: Dear Luxembourgers
Genres: WarDocumentaryHistory
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