Cavalcade of America

Ep 769

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled A Medal for Miss Walker, Dr. Mary Walker, portrayed by Dorothy McGuire, navigates the male-dominated medical field during the Civil War. Set in 1862 Washington, she enters a military hospital determined to assist injured soldiers despite…

Ep 770

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Down Brake, we follow George Westinghouse, a young man recently returned from war, who finds civilian life unfulfilling. His father insists he continue his education, but George feels stifled by the academic environment and yearns to inn…

Ep 771

In Bless This House, the story unfolds as John Adams and Abigail Adams arrive at the newly constructed White House, grappling with its cold, damp environment and the responsibilities of leadership. John expresses his discontent and worries about the challenges ahead, while Abigai…

Ep 772

In The Nugget and the Law, Will Coleman tells the story of the gold rush that began with a simple discovery at Sutter's Fort in 1848. The excitement of finding gold leads to a massive influx of fortune seekers into California, transforming San Francisco into a booming, chaotic to…

Ep 773

In The Short Straw, the story unfolds during the winter of Pearl Harbor, focusing on nurse Anne Bernatitis, the first woman in the U.S. Naval Service to receive the Legion of Merit Award. As military personnel evacuate Manila, Anne and her team are tasked with setting up a hospit…

Ep 774

In the gripping episode Operation Miracle, Captain Edward Ellsberg receives an urgent assignment from the Navy in early 1942, just months after Pearl Harbor. He is sent to the devastated naval base at Massawa, Africa, where the wreckage left by the Italians poses a significant th…

Ep 775

In Dangerous Mission, the story follows Captain Alan McLean, a fearless leader in the Continental Army during the War of Independence. As British forces plot to capture the French ally Lafayette, McLean's timely intervention becomes crucial. He engages in a series of daring raids…

Ep 776

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, we follow the young Sam Clemens, portrayed by Raymond Massey, as he dreams of becoming a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. His ambition leads him to seek out the esteemed pilot Horace Bixby, who reluctantly agrees to take him on as…

Ep 777

In Star and Shield, Officer Bill Campbell's routine noontime beat takes an unexpected turn when he meets Margaret, a young girl who is skipping school. As they share lunch, Margaret's innocent questions and candid remarks unveil her difficult living situation with her grandmother…

Ep 778

In The Secret Road, the story unfolds in 1780 during the American Revolution, focusing on the Culper Ring, a group of spies who play a pivotal role in the war. Captain Ledger, having escaped from a British prison ship during a fierce storm, finds himself in the company of Culper…

Ep 779

In The River Finds a Master, set in 1814, the story follows Captain Henry Shreve and his partner as they face the daunting task of navigating the newly built steamboat, the Washington. As they prepare for their maiden voyage, they confront the dangers posed by snags and obstacles…

Ep 780

In One Came Through, set in Boston during the tense days leading up to the American Revolution, William Dawes, a tanner, finds himself in a precarious situation as British soldiers search for hidden weapons. With the port closed and the city under military watch, Dawes must safeg…

Ep 781

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled A Time to Grow, the story unfolds during a pivotal moment in U.S. history, focusing on Robert Livingston, played by Thomas Mitchell. As the United States grapples with the implications of New Orleans being closed to river traffic, tensio…