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The Cavalcade of America, starring Don Amici. Tonight, the DuPont Company brings you Peanut Vendors, starring Don Amici on The Cavalcade of America. First here is Gain Whitman. Good evening. Here's a rainy day tip for wise shoppers. The next time you buy rainwear for any member of the family, be sure you look for the Z-Lan tag. This is the tag that means the fabric in the garment you buy has been treated with DuPont Z-Lan Durable Water Repellent. Unlike the protection you ge…

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Synopsis

In the episode Peanut Vendor, we meet Amadeo Obesey, a young Italian immigrant who arrives in America in 1889 with hopes of a brighter future. His journey begins when he is found crying in a train station, hungry and lost. A station master takes pity on him, offering peanuts and guidance. This moment marks the start of Amadeo's American experience, filled with both challenges and opportunities.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 519

Peanut Vendor

Monday, April 14, 1947 · 29:42

Cavalcade of America, Episode 519

Peanut Vendor

Monday, April 14, 1947 · 29:42

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Amadeo Obesey, a young Italian immigrant, arrives in America with dreams of success. He faces challenges as he starts his own peanut vending business while navigating cultural differences and competition.

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  • 1947 — Jackie Robinson debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking baseball's color line.
  • 1947 — An explosion on board a freighter in port causes Texas City in the state of Texas, United States, to catch fire, killing almost 600 people.
  • 1947 — Bernard Baruch first applies the term "Cold War" to describe the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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