Cavalcade of America

Ep 658

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Miss Vinnie and Mr. Lincoln, Vinnie Reed and her Aunt Samantha navigate the tense atmosphere of the White House during the Civil War. They arrive without an appointment, driven by a desperate hope to persuade President Lincoln to release…

Ep 659

In The Conqueror, Dr. Henry Rose Carter and his colleague Dr. Charles Vest struggle to establish their medical practice in Baltimore, where patients are scarce. When Carter learns about an opportunity to join the United States Marine Hospital Service, he sees it as a chance to ma…

Ep 660

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled The Redemption of Lottie Moon, General Ambrose Burnside grapples with the haunting memories of his military failures as he takes command in Cincinnati during the Civil War. He is informed of a Confederate spy, Lottie Moon, who has been a…

Ep 661

In Experiment in Humanity, the story unfolds in Duluth, Georgia, where a father's grief over his son's death sparks a movement for better healthcare in the community. Dick Hull's heartfelt plea for a hospital resonates with the townspeople, who rally together to support the cause…

Ep 662

In I Speak for Democracy, Gloria Chomiak, a young girl from Alberta, Canada, arrives in the United States with dreams of education and a desire to give back to her community. Her parents, having immigrated from Ukraine, sacrifice their savings to ensure she can attend school in D…

Ep 663

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, Basil Rathbone stars as John Adams, who takes on the formidable task of defending eight British soldiers accused of murder in Boston. Set against the backdrop of colonial unrest, Adams grapples with his principles and the political implica…

Ep 664

In The Iron Mountain, a suspenseful drama unfolds as a group of engineers, led by Ronnie Latham, ventures into the dense jungles of Venezuela in search of high-quality iron ore. With the United States Steel Corporation facing a critical shortage of iron, the stakes are high for L…

Ep 665

In The Man with the Cargo of Water, Frederick Tudor, portrayed by Richard Widmark, presents a bold idea to export ice to the West Indies during a gathering of Boston businessmen. Despite the laughter and skepticism from his peers, Tudor is driven by a vision to provide relief fro…

Ep 666

In Golden Harvest, we follow young Cyrus McCormick as he navigates the trials of farm life in 1820s Virginia. The story begins with Cyrus facing the wrath of his father, who is furious after finding him napping during the demanding harvest. As tensions rise, Cyrus's desire to imp…

Ep 667

In Yankee Doodle Debbie, Deborah Sampson, portrayed by Joan Caulfield, takes a bold step by disguising herself as a man to enlist in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. As she navigates the challenges of her secret identity, she faces the threat of discovery and…

Ep 668

In Six Men of Wood, Albert Wood is a prosperous architect and father of six who faces a dilemma about his children's upbringing. His wife, Louise, worries that their children are growing up too comfortable and without the necessary skills to earn a living. To address this, Albert…

Ep 669

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Emma, set during the Civil War, Nurse Emma Edmonds, portrayed by Ginger Rogers, navigates the chaos of a field hospital while developing a bond with Lieutenant James Vernon. Their connection is abruptly severed when James is killed in ba…

Ep 670

In the episode Wizards of Whiting, we meet Dr. Robert Humphreys, the chief chemist at Standard Oil in Whiting, Indiana, who is disillusioned with his work and ready to resign. However, his colleague, Dr. William Burton, presents him with a groundbreaking opportunity to develop a…

Ep 671

In the episode Juliet in Pigtails, we meet a determined young girl named Mary Anderson who dreams of becoming an actress in 1875 Louisville. When the local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet is canceled due to the lead actress quitting, Mary seizes the opportunity to auditi…

Ep 672

In the episode Whither Thou Goest, we meet Eliza McCardell, a young woman in 1826 Tennessee, who encounters Andy Johnson, a newcomer from Carolina. Andy, struggling to find his place, seeks help from Eliza to learn to read and write. Their initial interactions reveal Andy's deter…