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Tonight, the DuPont Company brings you Mr. Cunningham Sweeps the Seas, starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. on the cavalcade of America. But first, here is Gain Whitman. It won't be long now until a cold spell may freeze the water in your auto or truck radiator. You can avoid a freeze-up by using DuPont antifreeze. But before you put in any antifreeze, clean the rust and scum out of your radiator using DuPont cooling system cleanser. It dissolves rust chemically without harming th…

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Synopsis

In Mr. Cunningham Sweeps the Seas, we are introduced to Captain Gustavus Cunningham, a young and daring naval officer who embodies the spirit of the American Revolution. As he sets sail with the conviction that one ship can challenge the formidable British Navy, he is driven by a deep belief in freedom and the rights of his fellow Americans. His mission is not just a military endeavor; it represents a bold assertion of American identity and independence.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Cavalcade_of_America_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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CALV_461021_494_Mr_Conyngham_Sweeps_the_Seas.mp3

Cavalcade of America, Episode 494

Mr Conyngham Sweeps the Seas

Monday, October 21, 1946 · 29:53

Cavalcade of America, Episode 494

Mr Conyngham Sweeps the Seas

Monday, October 21, 1946 · 29:53

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In Mr. Cunningham Sweeps the Seas, Captain Gustavus Cunningham boldly challenges the British Navy during the American Revolution. His daring actions aim to assert American freedom and naval strength against overwhelming odds.

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