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Tonight, the DuPont Company brings you Mother of Freedom, starring Ann Harding on The Cavalcade of America. When men fight for the principle they believe in, they are often fighting too for the women they love. Tonight's Cavalcade story is about a woman named Anna Zenger who gave up the wealthy, acceptable men of her world to marry an unschooled printer. Living in a colony where the only newspaper was subservient to the wishes of the governor, Anna and John Zenger raised a v…

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In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Mother of Freedom, we meet Anna Zenger, a woman who defies the conventions of her time by marrying John Zenger, a printer lacking formal education. Set against the backdrop of a colony where the press is controlled by the governor, Anna and John become symbols of resistance. Their love story is not just a personal journey but also a reflection of the broader struggle for freedom of expression and justice in a repressive society.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 500

Mother of Freedom

Monday, December 2, 1946 · 29:51

Cavalcade of America, Episode 500

Mother of Freedom

Monday, December 2, 1946 · 29:51

Summary

In Mother of Freedom, Anna Zenger defies societal expectations by marrying an unschooled printer, John Zenger, as they fight against the injustices of their time. Their struggle for freedom of the press puts their lives and happiness at risk.

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