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The cavalcade of America presented by DuPont. The story of Amerigo Vespucci. Adapted for radio from material suggested by the noted American author, Karl Carmer. With Burgess Meredith, star of stage screen and radio, as Amerigo Vespucci. The Cavalcade of America. Welcome to a new series of The Cavalcade of America, brought to you by DuPont. Makers of better things for better living through chemistry. Our historical advisor is Dr. Frank Monahan, professor of history at Yale U…

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The episode of Cavalcade of America presents a dramatized account of Amerigo Vespucci's life, beginning in the vibrant and culturally rich Florence of the 15th century. The story opens with a question that has puzzled historians for centuries: who truly discovered America? Was it Columbus, or was it Vespucci himself? This question serves as the foundation for the narrative, prompting a deeper exploration of the man behind the name that would eventually grace the continent.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 168

Amerigo Vespucci

Tuesday, January 2, 1940 · 29:36

Cavalcade of America, Episode 168

Amerigo Vespucci

Tuesday, January 2, 1940 · 29:36

Summary

The episode explores the life of Amerigo Vespucci, examining his dreams of exploration and the historical debate over who truly discovered America. As he grows up in Renaissance Florence, his ambitions and studies set the stage for his future voyages.

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