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Starring Louis Bromfield in Feast from the Harvest, a Thanksgiving play on the cavalcade of America, sponsored by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. On our program tonight, ladies and gentlemen, DuPont presents Louis Bromfield, both as author and as storyteller. His play, Feast from the Harvest, is a story of the land. In Mr. Bromfield's words, a story of the earth, which is the foundation of everything. Louis Bromfield as author and storytel…

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Synopsis

Feast from the Harvest presents a poignant Thanksgiving gathering in a valley church, where the community comes together to celebrate the fruits of their labor. The play, written and narrated by Louis Bromfield, explores the deep connection between the people and the land that sustains them. As the evening unfolds, the Reverend Simpson leads a prayer of thanksgiving, acknowledging not only the abundance of the harvest but also the young men who are about to leave for war, reminding everyone of the sacrifices made for their liberties.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Cavalcade_of_America_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 306

Feast from the Harvest

Monday, November 23, 1942 · 29:31

Cavalcade of America, Episode 306

Feast from the Harvest

Monday, November 23, 1942 · 29:31

Summary

In Feast from the Harvest, a Thanksgiving play, a community gathers to celebrate the bounty of the land while reflecting on their shared history and the sacrifices of those heading to war. The story emphasizes the importance of agriculture and the bonds that tie the people of the valley together.

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  • 1942 — World War II: Battle of Stalingrad: General Friedrich Paulus sends Adolf Hitler a telegram saying that the German 6th Army is surrounded.
  • 1942 — The completion of the Alaska Highway (also known as the Alcan Highway) is celebrated (however, the highway is not usable by standard road vehicles until 1943).
  • 1942 — A riot involving infantrymen, military police, and local law enforcement officers occurs in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, leading to three deaths.
  • 1942 — Casablanca, the movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premieres in New York City.

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