Cavalcade Of America_50-12-05_(677)

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Cavalcade Of America_50-12-05_(677)_The Grand Design

Jul 8, 2024 · 28m 49s

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- "Cavalcade of America" was a historic radio anthology show sponsored by the DuPont Company, celebrating American history and pioneering achievements. - - The show aired from 1935 to 1953...

"Cavalcade of America" was a historic radio anthology show sponsored by the DuPont Company, celebrating American history and pioneering achievements.
- The show aired from 1935 to 1953 on radio, and later transitioned to television from 1952 to 1957.
- It was known for its dramatic reenactments of significant events in American history, highlighting individual courage and innovation.
- The series initially broadcasted on CBS and later moved to NBC, becoming a staple of old-time radio programming.
- Episodes often focused on technological advancements and their positive impact on society, aligning with DuPont's slogan, "Better Things for Better Living...Through Chemistry."
- The show played a key role in the development of corporate-sponsored programming, using storytelling to craft a positive image for the sponsor.
- The "Cavalcade of America" serves as a valuable cultural artifact, offering insights into mid-20th-century American values and the power of radio storytelling.

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Tags	#1930s #1935 #1936 #1937 #1938 #1939 #1940 #1940s #1941 #1942 #1943 #1944 #1945 #1946 #1950s #anthology #better_living_through_chemistr #cavalcade_of_america #drama #du_pont