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Ladies and gentlemen, tonight you are invited to listen to a new radio program. It's a program conceived by the people who furnish the wires that take this program and every other program to all parts of America and to all of you listeners overseas. We are the people, there are 275,000 of us, of your telephone company and the associated companies covering the rest of the country in the Bell System. It is our job to transmit the human voice clearly, faithfully and quickly. Le…

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In the premiere episode of Cavalcade of America, titled No Turning Back, listeners are welcomed to a unique radio experience that underscores the importance of the telephone in American life. Sponsored by the Bell System, the program aims to illustrate the achievements of the American people through engaging stories that reflect their resilience and ingenuity. The episode opens with a live demonstration featuring Indiana Governor Paul V. McNutt, who makes a telephone call to his family in Indianapolis, showcasing the clarity and speed of the connection.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 0

No Turning Back — Sponsored by Bell Telephone

Sunday, October 6, 1935 · 59:31

Cavalcade of America, Episode 0

No Turning Back — Sponsored by Bell Telephone

Sunday, October 6, 1935 · 59:31

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In this episode of Cavalcade of America, listeners are introduced to the significance of the telephone and its role in American communication. The program highlights the achievements of the Bell System and its impact on society.

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