Cavalcade of America

Ep 725

In Sixteen Sticks in a Bundle, a couple, Leah and John Young, navigate the challenges of life on their sharecrop farm in Virginia during the early 1900s. After a fire destroys their home and a bank failure wipes out their savings, they rely on their strong family bond to overcome…

Ep 726

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled A Prisoner Named Brown, the narrative unfolds in 1913 as Governor Sulzer engages in a conversation about the prison system with Thomas Mott Osborne. Osborne, troubled by the cycle of crime and punishment, proposes a radical idea: to imme…

Ep 727

In The Port of Missing Men, Janet Lord Roper emerges as a compassionate figure devoted to the welfare of sailors and their families. Set against the backdrop of the bustling docks of Boston in the late 1800s, Janet volunteers at a seaman's society, where she witnesses the lonelin…

Ep 728

In As If a Door Were Opening, we meet Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette, in 1773, as he faces the pressures of an arranged marriage to Adrienne. Despite the opulence of his surroundings, Gilbert feels trapped by his noble lineage and yearns for a greater purpose. As the…

Ep 729

In The Night There Was No President, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. shares a personal account of his family's experience during a critical moment in American history. As his father, Theodore Roosevelt, is away in the mountains, news arrives that President McKinley has been shot, thrusti…

Ep 730

In Thunder of Justice, Matthew Lyon, a congressman, is embroiled in a heated political battle against the Federalist government. His passionate speeches against the Alien and Sedition Acts make him a target for powerful enemies, and his wife, Vinnie, fears for his safety and poli…

Ep 731

In this poignant episode of Cavalcade of America, titled With Malice Toward None, we find President Abraham Lincoln on the eve of his second inauguration, reflecting on the Civil War's toll and the difficult choices ahead. The story unfolds on a rainy day in Washington, D.C., whe…

Ep 732

In Three Words, the story unfolds during a critical time for General Washington and his army as they face overwhelming odds against British forces. With Congress fleeing Philadelphia and the morale of his troops at an all-time low, Washington's leadership is put to the test. The…

Ep 733

In the gripping episode Doctor Commando, Brigadier General Crawford F. Sams learns of a possible bubonic plague outbreak in Korea that threatens the safety of United Nations forces. As military operations are set to advance, General Sams recognizes the urgency of confirming the o…

Ep 734

Set in 1832 at Fort Crawford, Romance at Fort Crawford follows the story of Sarah Knox Taylor and Lieutenant Jefferson Davis as they navigate their growing affection against the backdrop of military life. Colonel Zachary Taylor, Sarah's father and the fort's commander, is wary of…

Ep 735

In the Cavalcade of America episode Adventure on the Kentucky, Richard Widmark stars as Cincinnati's Shryock, a ferryman and schoolteacher caught in the turmoil of the Civil War in 1861. As he operates his ferry across the Kentucky River, he grapples with the expectations of his…

Ep 736

In The Marine Who Was 200 Years Old, the story unfolds through the eyes of Corporal J. Savage, who reflects on the extraordinary Master Gunnery Sergeant Lou Diamond. Lou, rumored to be 200 years old, has been a Marine since the Revolutionary War and continues to inspire his men w…

Ep 737

In Breakfast at Nancy's, Nancy Hart, a fierce and resourceful woman, defends her home during the tumultuous times of the Revolutionary War. Alone with her children, she receives a visit from Royston Tolliver, who warns her of the dangers posed by local Tories, particularly Wilkie…

Ep 738

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled The Devil's Staircase, Herman Fresh, played by Ray Milan, arrives in Louisiana with a mission to extract sulfur from the infamous Bayou Choupique. Despite his scientific background, he encounters local guides who refuse to take him there…

Ep 739

In The Nurse Who Forgot Fear, Captain Johnita Bonham, portrayed by Nina Fosch, shares her harrowing experiences as a flight nurse during the Korean War. As she recounts her story to a radio host, listeners learn about the challenges she faced, including the constant threat of dan…