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The Cavalcade of America presented by DuPont, makers of better things for better living through chemistry. To the millions of men and women who have labored, and today labor still, with hand and mind and heart, to build and to preserve a great free nation, the Cavalcade of America proudly dedicates the unending story of a new life in a new world. Tonight for our radio play, The Cavalcade of America presents the great American drama, Valley Forge, written by the distinguished…

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In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Valley Forge, listeners are transported to the winter of 1778, a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. The scene is set against the backdrop of Valley Forge, where George Washington and his beleaguered Continental Army endure one of the harshest winters in history. The soldiers are plagued by hunger, cold, and the looming threat of desertion, creating a palpable tension that underscores their struggle for survival and the fight for independence.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 195

Valley Forge

Wednesday, October 9, 1940 · 29:26

Cavalcade of America, Episode 195

Valley Forge

Wednesday, October 9, 1940 · 29:26

Summary

In Valley Forge, the struggles of George Washington and his troops during the harsh winter of 1778 highlight the dire conditions faced by the Continental Army. As hunger and despair threaten their resolve, Washington's leadership is put to the test.

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