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The Cavalcade of America, presented by DuPont. Music Last Saturday, 150,000 people from all parts of the nation passed through the portals of the great pageant of the Pacific on the opening day of the 1939 San Francisco World's Fair. Here, on man-made Treasure Island in beautiful San Francisco Bay, approximately 20 million people are expected to visit the towers and palaces in this wonderland of the New West. I wonder how many of these people will recall the days when the gr…

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In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Kit Carson, listeners are transported to the 1939 San Francisco World's Fair, where the spirit of the Old West is evoked through the tale of Kit Carson, a legendary frontiersman. Born on Christmas Eve in 1809, Kit's life is marked by a restless desire for adventure. His journey begins in Madison County, Kentucky, where his family moves westward, setting the stage for Kit's future as a trailblazer.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 153

Kit Carson

Monday, February 20, 1939 · 29:57

Cavalcade of America, Episode 153

Kit Carson

Monday, February 20, 1939 · 29:57

Summary

The episode follows the adventurous life of Kit Carson, a legendary frontiersman and Indian scout, as he embarks on a journey to the West. His restless spirit drives him to blaze trails and open up new territories in America.

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