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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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Air Date	Title	Synopsis
09.24.1945	the battle to stay alive	+ "The Battle To Stay Alive". The history of the conquest of epidemic diseases. Well done! The bro...
12.04.1940	the battle hymn of the republic	+ Red net. "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic'. A superb time-travel journey back in time to November...
05.06.1936	the artistic impulse	+ In this episode of Cavalcade of America we hear of the mothers of two famous American artists and ...
03.20.1939	the american clipper	+ The speed of aeroplanes and the speed of ocean liners, the speed of express trains and the speed o...
02.16.1948	the alerting of mr pomerantz	+ "The Alerting Of Mr. Pomerantz". The amusing story of an exterminator named Charlie Pomerantz, w...
05.01.1944	the adventures of mark twain	+ Cavalcade of America brings you a radio play based on highlights of a notable motion picture, a ne...
11.20.1944	the admiral	+ Red net. "The Admiral". The story of Admiral Dewey at the start of the Spanish American War. The ...
10.27.1947	the admiral who had no name	+ "The Admiral Who Had No Name". The life of John Paul Jones, before he became a "rebel" against t...
04.20.1938	the 4h club movement	+ The Dupont Cavalcade presents a story dealing with an organization that has contributed greatly to...
10.19.1942	that they might live	+ Red net. "In The Best Tradition". A history of the early years of the U.S. Navy. Well done! The p...
10.07.1946	that they may live	+ "That They Might Live". 8:00 P.M. The story of Dr. Chevalier Jackson, the man who invented the b...
04.07.1947	that skipper from stonington	+ "The Skipper From Stonington". The story of Richard Loper, the ship builder and sea captain who ...
12.16.1946	that powell girl	+ "That Powell Girl". The story of the first woman violinist and how she pioneered the acceptance ...
10.28.1952	that moore girl	+ "That Moore Girl". A young girl becomes a Revolutionary War hero when the rebels' plans are over...
01.17.1944	terrence otoole mp	+ Red net. "Terrence O'Toole, M. P.". A member of the Military Police, who expects to spend the wa...
12.31.1945	ten in texas
10.30.1944	take her down	+ Red net. "Take Her Down". The story of Commander Howard Gilmore, U. S. N., who sacrificed himself...
10.25.1943	take her down	+ Red net. "Take Her Down!". The famous story of Commander Howard Gilmore, the submariner who gave ...
06.18.1940	susan b anthony	+ Blue Network. "Susan B. Anthony". The story of the early fighter for woman's rights. Inspired by ...
04.05.1943	submarine astern	+ Red net. "Submarine Astern". Sponsored by: DuPont. A story of deep-sea action with the Coast Guard...
11.01.1949	strike a blow for liberty	+ "Strike A Blow For Liberty". The story of Thomas Fortie, who thought the fight for liberty duri...
05.13.1946	storm	+ "Storm". The story of a giant storm, from its very beginning to its end, and all the havoc in be...
06.02.1937	stories of american dyes	+ Cavalcade of America sponsored by Dupont traces the progress of one branch of chemistry, the story...
03.10.1937	stephen girard	+ In the long line of noble and distinguished men and women in the Cavalcade of America there is one...
01.16.1939	stephen foster	+ "Stephen Foster". The biography of America's beloved song writer.Family Theater is pleased to pr...

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That was my favorite show.

Carol

This anthology program was sponsored by DuPont on radio by CBS and NBC from 1935 to 1953, television from 1952 to 1957. The series pioneered the use of anthology drama for company radio advertising. Cavalcade of America documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds. This was consistent with DuPont's overall conservative philosophy and legacy as an American company dating back to 1802. The company's motto, "Maker of better things for better living through chemistry," was read at the beginning of each program, and the dramas emphasized humanitarian progress, particularly improvements in the lives of women, often through technological innovation.

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