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The Cavalcade of America, presented by DuPont. The story of Walter Reed, the fight against yellow fever. Starring in the role of Walter Reed, the distinguished radio actor John McIntyre. The DuPont Company, makers of better things for better living through chemistry, present the Cavalcade of America. Dedicated to those men and women in every walk of life who have shaped the destiny of America in the past, and to the youth of today who will shape the destiny of America in the…

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In the episode Walter Reed from Cavalcade of America, the narrative is set against the backdrop of Havana in 1900, where a relentless yellow fever epidemic has taken hold. The city is depicted as a place of despair, with fear gripping its inhabitants as they await the inevitable consequences of the disease. The atmosphere is thick with tension as the illness spreads indiscriminately, affecting both the young and old, and leaving a trail of suffering in its wake.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 193

Walter Reed

Tuesday, June 25, 1940 · 29:56

Cavalcade of America, Episode 193

Walter Reed

Tuesday, June 25, 1940 · 29:56

Summary

In Walter Reed, the story unfolds in Havana during 1900 as Dr. Walter Reed confronts the deadly yellow fever epidemic that is ravaging the city. He faces skepticism from his peers while exploring the possibility of mosquito transmission as a solution to the crisis.

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