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Frontier Fighters! Frontier Fighters! Frontier Fighters! Frontier Fighters! Monumental incidents in the adventurous journeys westward of the American Pathfinders and Pioneers, who led a life of almost continual hardship and peril in their quest for excitement and fortune. In recounting the enterprise and valor of those who explored and helped build the Far West, we must not overlook the heroic roles that the missionaries played in this epic drama of wilderness conquest. One…

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In the Frontier Fighters episode titled Marcus Whitman, listeners are introduced to Dr. Marcus Whitman, a dedicated missionary and physician, who is determined to bring Christianity and medical care to the indigenous people of the Northwest. The story begins in 1834, as Whitman prepares for his mission, showcasing his qualifications and the support he receives from the Foreign Mission Board of the Presbyterian Church. His journey is not just about faith; it is also about securing the Oregon Country for the United States, a land rich in potential but fraught with danger.

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Frontier Fighters, Episode 7

Marcus Whitman

Tuesday, February 12, 1935 · 14:44

Frontier Fighters, Episode 7

Marcus Whitman

Tuesday, February 12, 1935 · 14:44

Summary

Dr. Marcus Whitman, a dedicated missionary and physician, embarks on a perilous journey to the Oregon Country to establish a mission and secure its future for America. His commitment to his faith and the welfare of the indigenous people leads him into a tragic confrontation with the realities of frontier life.

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