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The Cavalcade of America, starring Ida Lupino. Tonight, the DuPont Company brings you Abigail Opens the White House, starring Ida Lupino on the Cavalcade of America. Now here is Game Whitman. Good evening. The DuPont Company has received many letters from pest control operators and compounders of rat poisons, who are finding Antu a most effective, powerful poison for eliminating the common brown rat. Rats readily eat bait containing Antu because they cannot detect it. Antu r…

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Abigail Opens the White House presents a vivid portrayal of the political landscape in 1797, focusing on Abigail Adams, played by Ida Lupino. The United States is still in its infancy, and the capital is temporarily located in Philadelphia. As President John Adams faces mounting pressure from his contemporaries, particularly Alexander Hamilton, the stakes are high for the young nation. Hamilton's aggressive stance toward France threatens to plunge the country into war, while Abigail advocates for a more peaceful resolution.

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CALV_470224_512_Abigail_Opens_the_White_House.mp3

Cavalcade of America, Episode 512

Abigail Opens the White House

Monday, February 24, 1947 · 30:26

Cavalcade of America, Episode 512

Abigail Opens the White House

Monday, February 24, 1947 · 30:26

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Abigail Adams navigates the political tensions of 1797 as her husband, President John Adams, faces pressure to go to war with France. She advocates for peace, urging him to send envoys to negotiate.

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  • 1947 — International Organization for Standardization is founded.
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