Cavalcade of America

Ep 416

In Westward the Women, Abigail Scott Dunaway emerges as a pioneering figure in the fight for women's rights during the early days of the Oregon territory. As she grapples with the limitations imposed by society and her marriage to Ben Dunaway, Abigail's resilience shines through.…

Ep 417

In Name, Rank, Serial Number, the story unfolds in a Nazi interrogation center where captured American airmen are held. With Walter Houston as the commentator, the episode highlights the intense psychological pressure the prisoners face as they are interrogated by Nazi intelligen…

Ep 418

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, Jessie Fremont recounts her passionate love story with General John Fremont, a man destined for greatness yet often overlooked by history. As they embark on a life filled with adventure, Jessie grapples with the expectations placed upon he…

Ep 419

In the tense episode Penny Fancy, set in 1941 London, American public health nurse Elizabeth Phillips joins a group of nurses aiding the overwhelmed British medical staff during World War II. As they work tirelessly to care for patients in bombed hospitals, a new threat emerges:…

Ep 420

In A Race for Lenny, the narrative unfolds in the sweltering heat of Toronto as two dedicated doctors, Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best, embark on a critical mission to find a cure for diabetes. Their patient, a ten-year-old boy named Lenny, is suffering from the disease an…

Ep 421

In this special episode of Cavalcade of America, Bing Crosby takes center stage to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the USO, bringing joy and nostalgia to American troops abroad. Crosby, known for his warm voice and humor, engages in light-hearted banter while reminiscing ab…

Ep 422

In The Man Who Taught Lincoln, Menter Graham shares the story of his friendship and mentorship with a young Abraham Lincoln. As Lincoln stands on the brink of becoming President, Graham reminisces about their time in New Salem, Illinois, where he guided Lincoln's early ambitions…

Ep 423

In the episode Washington and the Traitor, General George Washington rides south from Fishkill with his staff, preparing for a crucial meeting with General Arnold at West Point. As they journey, the atmosphere is deceptively calm, but unease simmers among Washington's officers re…

Ep 424

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Flight Nurse, the story follows two flight nurses, Pat and Steve, as they embark on a perilous mission to transport injured soldiers to a base hospital in Guam. Amid the glamour associated with their roles, the nurses confront the harsh…

Ep 425

In Bernadine, I Love You, Private Irving Breckenridge, a paratrooper, faces the emotional turmoil of being away from his beloved wife during World War II. As he navigates the harsh realities of combat, he grapples with his inability to write her letters, a task previously handled…

Ep 426

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, titled Seven Iron Men, listeners are introduced to the Merritt brothers, who embark on a transformative journey to northern Minnesota in the mid-1800s. As they settle in a rugged wilderness, they face the challenges of survival and the unk…

Ep 427

In Sign Here, Please, Hal McGeehee arrives back in Butternut, Nebraska, after his service in the Navy during World War II. As he navigates his hometown, he is approached by a local reporter eager to hear about his experiences. Hal's memories take him back to the unconventional sh…

Ep 428

In Grandpa and the Statue, a poignant tale unfolds as a young man in a hospital wheelchair reflects on his grandfather, Monahan, and his humorous resistance to supporting the Statue of Liberty. Set against the backdrop of a bustling New York harbor, the story captures Monahan's c…

Ep 430

In the gripping episode of Cavalcade of America titled Robinson Crusoe, USN, Creed finds himself as the last American on Guam, hunted by Japanese soldiers. With a bounty on his head and the threat of betrayal looming from the starving natives, he seeks refuge with Antonio Acero,…

Ep 431

In Doctora in Mexico, Irene Dunn portrays Dr. Catherine Neal-Dale, a pioneering female physician who spends 40 years in Mexico treating a variety of ailments among the local population. Despite the hardships and societal expectations of the late 19th century, Catherine is determi…