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The Cavalcade of America, presented by DuPont. Music Among America's well-known men are many who came from Europe to try their fortunes and make their homes in this land of opportunity. One of the most appealing and important of these was the German-Swiss named John A. Sutter. Although he is known chiefly because gold was discovered on his California property, Sutter's life was actually spent as a pioneer, a homemaker, and a farmer. For centuries, alchemists had tried unsucc…

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In The Golden Touch, an episode of Cavalcade of America, the story revolves around John A. Sutter, a German-Swiss immigrant who leaves his homeland in search of fortune in America. The narrative begins with Sutter's arrival in New York and his subsequent travels westward, where he learns about the vast opportunities that await him in California. The episode paints a vivid picture of Sutter's determination and ambition as he sets out to make a name for himself in a new land.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 79

The Golden Touch

Wednesday, April 21, 1937 · 29:47

Cavalcade of America, Episode 79

The Golden Touch

Wednesday, April 21, 1937 · 29:47

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John A. Sutter, a German-Swiss pioneer, embarks on a journey to California in search of opportunity and prosperity, ultimately becoming a key figure in the region's development.

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