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The Cavalcade of America, sponsored by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry, presents Raymond Massey as Abraham Lincoln in Prologue to Glory. Before we begin our play, here's a bit of friendly advice from DuPont to our listeners in these wartime days. When you redecorate this spring, may we suggest that you use Speed Easy, the new wall paint that covers dingy faded wallpaper in one quick coat. A new discovery of chemistry, DuPont Speed Easy thin…

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Synopsis

In Prologue to Glory, we are introduced to a young Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Raymond Massey, as he navigates the complexities of life in early 19th-century Illinois. The story unfolds in a blackberry thicket near Tom Lincoln's farm, where Abe is caught between his love for reading and the demands of farm life. His father, Tom, urges him to focus on practical matters rather than books, setting the stage for Lincoln's internal conflict between ambition and responsibility.

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Raymond Massey

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DuPont, maker of better things

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 369

Prologue to Glory

Monday, February 7, 1944 · 29:55

Cavalcade of America, Episode 369

Prologue to Glory

Monday, February 7, 1944 · 29:55

Summary

In Prologue to Glory, a young Abraham Lincoln navigates his early years in Illinois, exploring his ambitions and the challenges of frontier life. The stakes rise as he encounters new settlers and contemplates his future.

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