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United Nations Radio (UN Radio)

Just like they did in time of War, the Stars turned out in force to fight for Peace with the United Nations in UN Radio.

United Nations Radio

28 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 13 hours, 5 min)
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United Nations Poster"United Nations Radio" began broadcasting in 1946 from the United Nations Headquarters in Lake Success, New York. The first call sign broadcast: "This is the United Nations calling the peoples of the world."

UN Radio was established by a General Assembly Resolution stating "the UN cannot achieve the purposes for which it was created unless the peoples of the world are fully informed of its aims and activities."

These documentary and dramatic programs are productions of the United Nations radio service, and feature the talents of several Hollywood stars.1948's Between the Dark and the Daylight features broadcasting pioneer Edward R. Murrow telling the stories of needy children in post-war Europe. Also from 1948, Year of Decision is a report by actor John Garfield on atomic energy, made after President Truman announced the atomic bomb.

Gene Kelley NarratesGary Cooper explores the struggle against addiction in the 1950 report Shooting Gallery.A UN expedition that traveled 25,000 miles in 100 days throughout Southeast Asia is highlighted in Jungle in Retreat, narrated in 1952 by dancer Gene Kelly.

The Korean Conflict is remembered by Dick Powell in 1953's The Korea Story. In the same year the tragic aftermath and human toll is report in the Helen Hayes narrated Quiet War.

The Day It Happened, 1954, dramatizes the work of the International Red Cross through the talents of Madeleine Carroll, Franchot Tone, and writer Lowell Thomas. Also in 1954, actor Melvyn Douglas helps to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the UN, with No Trumpets.

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    28 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 13 hours, 5 min
    28 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 13 hours, 5 min
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    1. 28 shows - total playtime 13 hours 5 minutes
    2. UN 48 Between Dark Daylight.mp3
    3. UN 48 Year of Decision.mp3
    4. UN 50 All Your Strength.mp3
    5. UN 50 Fear Itself.mp3
    6. UN 50 Shooting Gallery.mp3
    7. UN 50 Under One Flag.mp3
    8. UN 52 Jungle in Retreat.mp3
    9. UN 53 Eyewitness 52.mp3
    10. UN 53 Grand Alliance.mp3
    11. UN 53 Korea Story.mp3
    12. UN 53 Letter From Father with Lawrence Olivier.mp3
    13. UN 53 Quiet War.mp3
    14. UN 54 Day It Happened.mp3
    15. UN 54 Freedom Of Skies.mp3
    16. UN 54 Mrs Roosevelts Stmnt World Childrens Day.mp3
    17. UN 54 My Most Unforgettable Child.mp3
    18. UN 541024 No Trumpets.mp3
    19. UN Eighteen Hundred Keys.mp3
    20. UN Forum 59.mp3
    21. UN Life Begins at Ten.mp3
    22. UN New Hearts for Old.mp3
    23. UN Science And UN.mp3
    24. UN Southern Exposure Central America.mp3
    25. UN Southern Exposure South America.mp3
    26. UN Statement of Account for United Nations Day.mp3
    27. UN UNited Nations At 17.mp3
    28. UN We Saw Tomorrow 1954.mp3
    29. UN Year Of Whirlwind.mp3
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    28 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 13 hours, 5 min
    28 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 13 hours, 5 min
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    1. 28 shows - total playtime 13 hours 5 minutes
    2. UN 48 Between Dark Daylight.mp3
    3. UN 48 Year of Decision.mp3
    4. UN 50 All Your Strength.mp3
    5. UN 50 Fear Itself.mp3
    6. UN 50 Shooting Gallery.mp3
    7. UN 50 Under One Flag.mp3
    8. UN 52 Jungle in Retreat.mp3
    9. UN 53 Eyewitness 52.mp3
    10. UN 53 Grand Alliance.mp3
    11. UN 53 Korea Story.mp3
    12. UN 53 Letter From Father with Lawrence Olivier.mp3
    13. UN 53 Quiet War.mp3
    14. UN 54 Day It Happened.mp3
    15. UN 54 Freedom Of Skies.mp3
    16. UN 54 Mrs Roosevelts Stmnt World Childrens Day.mp3
    17. UN 54 My Most Unforgettable Child.mp3
    18. UN 541024 No Trumpets.mp3
    19. UN Eighteen Hundred Keys.mp3
    20. UN Forum 59.mp3
    21. UN Life Begins at Ten.mp3
    22. UN New Hearts for Old.mp3
    23. UN Science And UN.mp3
    24. UN Southern Exposure Central America.mp3
    25. UN Southern Exposure South America.mp3
    26. UN Statement of Account for United Nations Day.mp3
    27. UN UNited Nations At 17.mp3
    28. UN We Saw Tomorrow 1954.mp3
    29. UN Year Of Whirlwind.mp3
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    28 recordings on 16 Audio CDs. Total playtime 13 hours, 5 min
    28 recordings on 16 Audio CDs
    total playtime 13 hours, 5 min

    United Nations Radio Disc A001

    1. UN 48 Between Dark Daylight

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    United Nations Radio Disc A002

    1. UN 48 Year of Decision

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    United Nations Radio Disc A003

    1. UN 50 All Your Strength

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    United Nations Radio Disc A004

    1. UN 50 Fear Itself

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    United Nations Radio Disc A005

    1. UN 50 Shooting Gallery

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    United Nations Radio Disc A006

    1. UN 50 Under One Flag

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    United Nations Radio Disc A007

    1. UN 52 Jungle in Retreat
    2. UN 53 Eyewitness 52

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    United Nations Radio Disc A008

    1. UN 53 Grand Alliance
    2. UN 53 Korea Story

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    United Nations Radio Disc A009

    1. UN 53 Letter From Father with Lawrence Olivier
    2. UN 53 Quiet War

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    United Nations Radio Disc A010

    1. UN 54 Day It Happened
    2. UN 54 Freedom Of Skies
    3. UN 54 Mrs Roosevelts Stmnt World Childrens Day

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    United Nations Radio Disc A011

    1. UN 54 My Most Unforgettable Child
    2. UN Eighteen Hundred Keys

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    United Nations Radio Disc A012

    1. UN Forum 59
    2. UN Life Begins at Ten

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    United Nations Radio Disc A013

    1. UN New Hearts for Old
    2. UN Science And UN

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    United Nations Radio Disc A014

    1. UN Southern Exposure Central America
    2. UN Southern Exposure South America

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    United Nations Radio Disc A015

    1. UN Statement of Account for United Nations Day
    2. UN UNited Nations At 17
    3. UN We Saw Tomorrow 1954

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    United Nations Radio Disc A016

    1. UN Year Of Whirlwind
    2. UN 541024 No Trumpets

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