Cavalcade of America

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…

Ep 395

In A Walk in the Sun, the story unfolds on an Italian beach during World War II, where American soldiers are about to land under the threat of enemy fire. As they approach the shore, the tension mounts with the uncertainty of battle looming ahead. The narrative focuses on Sergean…

Ep 396

In The Gals They Left Behind, the struggles of two soldiers' wives, Joe and Taffy, are brought to life as they adjust to life in a rural farmhouse during World War II. They arrive at their new home, only to find it in disrepair and far from the comforts of city life. As they grap…

Ep 397

In The Story of Canine Joe, Private Potts recounts the extraordinary life of a collie named Joe, who serves as a war dog during World War II. The narrative begins with Joe's peaceful life with the Guare family, where he senses a change in the atmosphere before being introduced to…

Ep 398

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, titled Yankee from Olympus, listeners are introduced to the life of Oliver Wendell Holmes, a man whose journey intertwines with the history of America. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative explores Holmes' evolution fro…

Ep 399

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, we delve into the life of Corporal Jim Slayton, a seemingly average man from Gulfport, Mississippi, who rises to heroism during World War II. The story is narrated by war correspondent William Tanner, who reflects on what truly defines a h…

Ep 400

In The Doctor Gets The Answer, a medical corps major shares the story of Sergeant Doug Bennett, a waist gunner in a B-17 bomber who experiences severe battle fatigue. As he recounts his traumatic experiences, including nightmares and stammering, the audience learns about the psyc…

Ep 403

In The Voice on the Stairs, we find Thomas Paine, portrayed by Edward G. Robinson, in a vulnerable state, bedridden and awaiting the end of his life in 1809 New York. A stranger, played by George Kolouris, visits him, sparking a profound conversation about Paine's past and the id…