Cavalcade of America

Ep 379

In A Mask for Jefferson, the audience is transported to Monticello, where an elderly Thomas Jefferson prepares to sit for a life mask. As he lies down, he contemplates his life and legacy, grappling with the weight of his achievements and the uncertainty of his impact on the nati…

Ep 380

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, titled The Story of Penicillin, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, where medical professionals grapple with the urgent need for effective treatments for infected wounds. Dr. Howard W. Florey, portrayed by George Ko…

Ep 381

In The Adventures of Mark Twain, listeners are taken on a journey through the early life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who would become known as Mark Twain. Growing up in the small town of Hannibal, Missouri, he finds himself drawn to the Mississippi River, which becomes a signifi…

Ep 382

In this poignant episode of Cavalcade of America, Helen Hayes portrays Lieutenant Anne Morris, an Army nurse heading to the front lines in Italy during World War II. As Anne boards a landing craft, she reflects on her journey and the sacrifices made by nurses in the armed forces.…

Ep 383

In The Blessings of Liberty, Private Jim Hunter, portrayed by John Garfield, awaits an attack on the Anzio beachhead, contemplating the sacrifices made for freedom. As he and his fellow soldiers share stories and anxieties, Jim recalls moments from his childhood that highlight th…

Ep 384

In A Ship to Remember, the story unfolds aboard the aircraft carrier Hornet, where the crew members, including Bill and Joe, prepare for their roles in World War II. As they navigate the challenges of their new environment, they reflect on the significance of their ship, which em…

Ep 386

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, Major Matthew Clarkson finds himself in a moral quandary as he serves under General Benedict Arnold during the American Revolutionary War. The stakes are high as Arnold's ambition leads him to question the orders of his superiors, particul…

Ep 387

In My Fighting Congregation, the story revolves around an Army chaplain who is assigned to a bombardment group in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. As the soldiers endure the harsh realities of war, they find solace in the chaplain's unwavering faith and support. Sergean…

Ep 388

In Tokyo Spearhead, the story unfolds during World War II as a company of American infantrymen, led by Sergeant Paul Lujans, navigates the treacherous jungles of New Guinea. The men from Michigan face not only the threat of the Japanese forces but also the psychological toll of t…

Ep 389

In What Price Freedom?, the story unfolds during the winter of 1781, a pivotal moment in the American Revolution when the nation teeters on the brink of collapse. Robert Morris, portrayed by Herbert Marshall, is approached by a committee from Congress to become the Superintendent…

Ep 390

In My Friend McNair, an ex-soldier named Joe Murley recounts a pivotal moment from the night before Independence Day. Working at a diner, he encounters Connie, the wife of a prisoner of war, and the two share their feelings about the war and its consequences. Joe reveals his frie…

Ep 391

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, we follow William Allen White, the editor of the Gazette in Emporia, Kansas, as he faces the harsh realities of life in a struggling agricultural community. The story highlights his determination to uplift his fellow citizens through hones…

Ep 392

In Boomerang, the stakes are high as Commander Laird Kennedy and Captain James Miller navigate the treacherous waters of the South Pacific in 1943. Assigned to set up a covert scouting base, they must keep their ship, the USS Scimitar, hidden from Japanese reconnaissance. With th…

Ep 393

In the episode Lovely Lady from Cavalcade of America, the stakes are high as an American division must mobilize quickly to aid their comrades in Sicily. With intelligence reports indicating a German counter-attack, General Eisenhower's orders prompt immediate action, forcing the…

Ep 394

In The Conquest of Quinine, the Cavalcade of America presents the long and arduous journey toward the synthetic creation of quinine, a drug essential for combating malaria. The narrative begins in 1638 with the plight of the Countess of Chinchon, who suffers from the deadly disea…