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Starring John Hall and Robert Trout, presented by the DuPont Company, makers of better things for better living, through chemistry. Good evening, this is Ted Pearson. Tonight, Cavalcade's play, Action at Santiago, takes us back to a decisive hour in American history. The Battle of Santiago during the Spanish-American War. Now, on the DuPont Cavalcade of America, Action at Santiago, starring John Dahl as Lieutenant Richmond P. Hobson, United States Navy, and Robert Trout as n…

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Action at Santiago, a stirring episode of Cavalcade of America, transports listeners back to 1898 during the Spanish-American War. The United States is gripped by fear as the Spanish fleet, led by Admiral Pascual Severa, has seemingly vanished, causing widespread panic along the Atlantic coast. Newspapers are filled with alarming headlines, and citizens are left wondering if their cities will be bombarded. Amidst this chaos, the U.S. Navy is actively searching for the Spanish fleet, but their efforts yield no results, heightening the tension and anxiety of the American public.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 580

Action at Santiago

Monday, October 4, 1948 · 27:09

Cavalcade of America, Episode 580

Action at Santiago

Monday, October 4, 1948 · 27:09

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In Action at Santiago, tensions rise as the U.S. Navy searches for the elusive Spanish fleet during the Spanish-American War. Lieutenant Hobson devises a daring plan to trap the enemy in Santiago Harbor.

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