Aired 1935 – 1953
The Cavalcade of America featured events from American history, usually dramatizing the positive aspects of the nation’s past. Additionally, the show attempted to end criticism of its sponsor, the Du Pont Company. The corporation was viewed in a negative light because of profits made from producing gunpowder during World War I. Throughout the years, actors and actresses from Broadway and Hollywood were featured. Click here to read more about Cavalcade Of America, The
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Please enjoy these 747 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.27.1937 | clara louise kellogg |
+ Cavalcade of America tells the story of America’s first prim Dona Clara Louise Kellogg who was a... | |
| 11.03.1937 | elmer ambrose sperry |
+ Elmer Abrose Sperry was born in Cortland, New York on October 12th, 1860. He utilized every opport... | |
| 11.10.1937 | john bartrams garden |
+ Cavalcade of America tells the tale of one of the greatest natural botanists that ever lived, John... | |
| 11.24.1937 | sara josepha hale |
+This is the story of Sarah Josepha Hale an inspirational woman and famous Editor of Godeys Lady's B... | |
| 12.01.1937 | ottmar mergenthaler |
+ From the time of the first printing press in 1450 until late in the 19th century all type was set ... | |
| 12.08.1937 | the constitution of the united states |
+ "The Constitution Of The United States". The individual states have a need to regulate commerce ... | |
| 12.15.1937 | the glory of the vanquished |
+ In the lives of certain great men, we have the proof that in a losing fight, there may be glory ne... | |
| 12.22.1937 | the master navigator |
+ Dupont’s Cavalcade of America presents dramatic incidents in the life of one of New England’s ... | |
| 01.12.1938 | blazing trails for science |
+ Robert Hare was born in Pennsylvania in 1781. He was one of the first great electro-chemists and h... | |
| 01.19.1938 | the big brothers |
+ Luigi is writing his letter to his mother telling her how there are such wonderful school for the ... | |
| 02.02.1938 | francis scott key |
+ "Francis Scott Key and The Story Of The Star Spangled Banner". A biography of the lawyer who wro... | |
| 02.09.1938 | oliver wendell holmes |
+ "Oliver Wendell Holmes: Poet, Scientist, Physician, and Humorist". A biography of the many-talen... | |
| 02.16.1938 | the louisiana purchase |
+ The Dupont Cavalcade tells of the annexation of one of the largest areas of American territory, th... | |
| 02.23.1938 | noah webster |
+ The Dupont Cavalcade brings you the story of a man whose name has become a symbol of authority in ... | |
| 03.02.1938 | anne sullivan macy |
+ The story of a woman who went down in to darkness as she might bring another in to light Ann Sulli... | |
| 03.09.1938 | last of the scouts buffalo bill |
+ The Cavalcade of America brings you the story of a man who has become to be the symbol of the earl... | |
| 03.16.1938 | captain robert gray |
+ This is the story of Captain Robert Gray, American navigator whose discovery of the Columbia River... | |
| 03.23.1938 | john james audubon |
+ Cavalcade brings you the story of John James Audubon who was outstanding in passing on an apprecia... | |
| 03.30.1938 | charlotte cushman |
+ Cavalcade brings you the story of Charlotte Cushman, America’s first great actress. Through her ... | |
| 04.06.1938 | search for iron |
+ The Dupont Cavalcade salutes a woman of spirit and courage, Hepsabeth Merrick the matriarch of the... | |
| 04.13.1938 | thomas jefferson american education |
+ WABC, New York aircheck. "Thomas Jefferson and American Education". The story of the University o... | |
| 04.20.1938 | the 4h club movement |
+ The Dupont Cavalcade presents a story dealing with an organization that has contributed greatly to... | |
| 04.27.1938 | maria mitchell astronomer |
+ The Dupont Cavalcade tells the story of an American girl who astonished the world with her discove... | |
| 05.04.1938 | songs of the mississippi |
+ Songs of the Mississippi features many of the melodies which have been inspired by the great river... | |
| 05.11.1938 | friar junipero serra |
+ IMPORTANT NOTE: At 21:38 minutes into the playback until the end of the episode 29:10, it turns in... |
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