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presenting and harding in Westwood the women with Walter Houston as cavalcade's commentator on the cavalcade of America sponsored by the DuPont Company maker of better things for better living through chemistry. Good evening friends this is Walter Houston among those of us who are gathered in the studio to bring you tonight's cavalcade play is our brilliant and well-loved star Miss Anne Harding. The stately blonde and beautiful woman who so many of you enjoyed in such hits a…

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In Westward the Women, we are introduced to Abigail Scott Dunaway, a woman ahead of her time, living in the Oregon territory during a period when women's rights were severely limited. The story, narrated by Walter Houston, sets the stage for Abigail's struggle against societal norms as she seeks to carve out a life for herself and advocate for the rights of women. Married to Ben Dunaway, Abigail faces the challenges of frontier life, including the expectations of her husband and the harsh realities of their environment.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 416

Westward the Women

Monday, January 1, 1945 · 30:32

Cavalcade of America, Episode 416

Westward the Women

Monday, January 1, 1945 · 30:32

Summary

In Westward the Women, Abigail Scott Dunaway fights for women's rights in the Oregon territory while navigating the challenges of her marriage and societal expectations. Her determination to advocate for change sets the stage for a transformative journey.

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  • 1945 — World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches Operation Bodenplatte, a massive, but failed, attempt to knock out Allied air power in northern Europe in a single blow.

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