Cavalcade of America

Ep 536

In Of Such Is the Kingdom, James E. West finds himself in a moral quandary when a young boy named Joe is accused of stealing his automobile. West, who believes in the boy's innocence, takes on the role of his advocate in court, challenging the presiding magistrate's views on juve…

Ep 537

In The Forge, we meet Eliphalet Remington, a young man eager to create a wedding gift for his sister. After watching a silversmith at work, he believes he can craft the spoons himself, despite his father's doubts. With the support of Abigail, a girl from his town, Eliphalet embar…

Ep 538

In The Oath, starring William Powell as Millard Fillmore, the Vice President grapples with a looming political crisis in 1849 Buffalo. As he prepares to leave for Washington, Fillmore is approached by various political figures, revealing the deep divisions in Congress over the is…

Ep 539

In The Admiral Who Had No Name, John Paul Jones finds himself in a precarious situation after killing a mutineer in self-defense. As he contemplates his fate, a friend urges him to escape to America to avoid a trial that would likely end in his execution. The year is 1773, and th…

Ep 540

In The Flame, Eleanor faces the harsh realities of her father's authoritarian expectations and societal norms that stifle her independence. As she expresses her admiration for suffragist Susan B. Anthony, tensions escalate within her family, revealing deep-rooted conflicts about…

Ep 541

In The Unnatural Death, Captain Bailey Ashford is thrust into a crisis as an epidemic sweeps through Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War. Tasked with locating a missing doctor to help combat the outbreak, Ashford's dedication to his duty is tested by his burgeoning romance…

Ep 542

In the episode Hurry Up Yost from Cavalcade of America, listeners are transported to a pivotal moment in college football history. Fielding Yost, the iconic coach of the University of Michigan, finds himself in the stands for the first time in 24 years, watching his team play aga…

Ep 543

In Us Pilgrims, an immigrant named Mr. Baracek shares his interpretation of the first Thanksgiving with his night school classmates, who are all adults learning English. As they grapple with the language, Baracek's storytelling reveals the Pilgrims' quest for religious freedom an…

Ep 544

In the Cavalcade of America episode Towards the Horizon, John Wesley Powell, portrayed by Van Heflin, grapples with his sense of self after the trauma of war. His wife, Emma, pleads with him to stay, but he feels a deep-seated need to find purpose beyond the confines of his curre…

Ep 545

In Diamonds in the Sky, Mariah Mitchell, portrayed by Kathleen Lockhart, delivers her farewell address to Vassar College, where she has taught for 23 years. As she contemplates her retirement, she is visited by Dr. Sanderson, who urges her to return to the college. The conversati…

Ep 546

In The Day They Gave Babies Away, Robbie, a young boy, faces the harsh realities of life as his mother battles illness during the Christmas season. With his father deceased and his family struggling, Robbie is determined to help by seeking work at a local logging camp, despite hi…

Ep 548

In Powhatan's Daughter, Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan, bravely steps in to save Captain John Smith from a gruesome fate at the hands of her father's warriors. As the young princess argues for Smith's life, she showcases her courage and compassion, which ultimately le…