Cavalcade of America

Ep 529

In The Iron Horse, Peter Cooper arrives in Baltimore only to be met with hostility from the local innkeeper, who blames New Yorkers and the Erie Canal for his declining business. Despite the animosity, Cooper is determined to understand the local plight and seeks to help the stru…

Ep 530

In The Red Stockings, the excitement of baseball in 1867 Rockford, Illinois, is palpable as young pitcher Al Spalding prepares to challenge the Washington Nationals, a team known for their impressive record. Al believes that taking on such a prestigious opponent is a chance to pr…

Ep 531

In Mission to Cuba, Lieutenant Andrew Rowan is captured and imprisoned on the island of New Providence during the tumultuous times of the Spanish-American War. As he writes a heartfelt letter to his wife, he reflects on his unexpected journey that led him to this damp cell. Rowan…

Ep 532

In the Cavalcade of America episode Kitchen Scientist, Fanny Farmer, portrayed by Ida Lupino, is a spirited young woman in 1874 Boston. While she revels in the joys of youth and dance, her mother expresses concern about Fanny's future, urging her to consider marriage and domestic…

Ep 533

In Return to Glory, John Quincy Adams, played by Lionel Barrymore, makes a significant return to Congress, where he faces the challenge of advocating for the people's right to petition against slavery. Despite being an ex-president, Adams is committed to serving his conscience an…

Ep 534

In The Girl Who Ran for President, Belva Lockwood, portrayed by Virginia Bruce, confronts the societal limitations placed on women in the 1870s. After being offered a teaching position at a fraction of a male teacher's salary, she becomes determined to fight for equal rights. As…

Ep 535

In Big Boy, the story of Babe Ruth's formative years unfolds, highlighting his journey from a mischievous child in Baltimore to a budding baseball star. As he steals apples with friends, he encounters Brother Mathias, who sees potential in him and encourages his love for the game…

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…