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The Cavalcade of America. It is the pleasure that DuPont quotes from a letter written by Mr. Roger Fenn, headmaster of the Fenn School of Boston and chairman of the radio committee of the Massachusetts Civic League. Mr. Fenn writes, your program, The Cavalcade of America, represents a milestone in the development of family radio entertainment. On behalf of the radio committee of the Massachusetts Civic League, I congratulate you. End of quotation. This comment, typical of ma…

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Synopsis

In the episode Willingness to Share from Cavalcade of America, the scene is set in 1774 Virginia, where young Charles Randolph is deeply troubled by the news from Boston. A letter reveals the dire consequences of a blockade imposed by the British, leaving the citizens of Boston on the brink of starvation. This moment serves as a catalyst for the unfolding story, highlighting the urgency of the situation and the moral imperative felt by the colonies to act.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 7

Willingness to Share

Wednesday, November 20, 1935 · 30:31

Cavalcade of America, Episode 7

Willingness to Share

Wednesday, November 20, 1935 · 30:31

Summary

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, the story highlights the American spirit of helping others during times of crisis, focusing on the events leading up to the American Revolution.

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