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Presidential Thanksgiving
53 Episodes
The Thanksgiving Holiday has many spiritual and political implications, but it is also a time for fun.1 Volume |
53 | 1 |
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Presidential Hanukkah
24 Episodes
The basis for the eight day celebration of Hanukkah states that the Temple only had enough oil to keep one of its most ritual objects; the menorah lit for one day. However, the flame stayed alight for eight days until a new supply of oil could be found.1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
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March of Time
47 Episodes
This old time radio broadcast was renown for dramatized news events.1 Volume |
47 | 1 |
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Memorial Day Presidential Recordings
47 Episodes
As we all gather around the picnic table to spend time with family and friends to ring in the unofficial start of the summer season; let’s remember those empty seats at those picnic tables who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us all to enjoy this time together.1 Volume |
47 | 1 |
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Front Line Theater
11 Episodes
Before AFRS could broadcast a program donated by the networks, the show had to be "decommercialized". Sometimes this meant changing the show title and cutting out the sponsor pitch.1 Volume |
11 | 1 |
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Standard School Broadcast
15 Episodes
The Standard School Broadcast began airing in 1928 under the sponsorship of Standard Oil of California, making it one of the earliest educational radio programs.1 Volume |
15 | 1 |
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WPA Concerts
35 Episodes
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was established by executive order of Franklin Delano Roosevelt on May 6, 1935. The WPA was a work relief program that provided jobs for many individuals who had become unemployed during the Depression. 1 Volume |
35 | 1 |
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Americans All Immigrants All
24 Episodes
An Artistic Triumph in Broadcasting and a celebration of American Cultural Diversity in the pre-WWII Period.1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
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Adlai Stevenson
48 Episodes
If not for his off the cuff exchange in 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, we might not be alive today to enjoy this Adlai Stevenson collection.1 Volume |
48 | 1 |
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Presidential Fourth of July
50 Episodes
Marked with summer tradition, many celebrate July 4th with fireworks, but politicians use the holiday to address the the public.1 Volume |
50 | 1 |
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Henry Kissinger
49 Episodes
Critics say that as secretary of state towards the end of the Vietnam War; he lost his war.1 Volume |
49 | 1 |
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Oklahoma City Bombing
18 Episodes
Oklahoma City Bombing occurred on Wed, April 19, 1995, the United States fell victim to the worst domestic terrorist attack on American soil so far.1 Volume |
18 | 1 |
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Mitch Miller Show
8 Episodes
the man who helped shape the careers for Tony Bennett, Guy Mitchell, and Rosemary Clooney.1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
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Presidential Farewells and Library
31 Episodes
All Presidential Administrations come to an end, that is the nature of American Democracy, this collection includes their goodbye speeches. 1 Volume |
31 | 1 |
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Lowell Thomas
14 Episodes
Journalist, Commentator, Adventurer, and Radio Pioneer -- Lowell Thomas was once America's most trusted voice on the radio. 1 Volume |
14 | 1 |
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Crossroads
8 Episodes
An important Crossroads in life for Americans comes when they become eligible for Social Security Benefits.1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
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Salem Witch Trials
4 Episodes
Mass Hysteria has unintended and often grave results.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
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Columbia Presents Corwin
31 Episodes
Hailed as "the poet laureate of radio", Norman Corwin created this WWII collection featuring his brilliant writing on topics that mattered the most in his day.1 Volume |
31 | 1 |
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NBC Anniversary Broadcasts
9 Episodes
From its experimental beginnings NBC became the most important Radio Network in the Nation and its Broadcast Anniversaries were an All-Star Event1 Volume |
9 | 1 |
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Stroke of Fate
13 Episodes
History is filled with "What If?'s" Here is a show that explores how things could have been if not for a single Stroke of Fate. 1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
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Pacific Powerland
45 Episodes
Entertaining Educational Historic Tales1 Volume |
45 | 1 |
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American Forum of the Air
28 Episodes
One of the first Public Affairs Panel Discussion Programs, American Forum of the Air presented an often lively debate of National Issues.1 Volume |
28 | 1 |
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Its Your Life
30 Episodes
Pioneering the use of magnetic tape in radio production, It's Your Life brought compelling Public Health Stories to the Air.1 Volume |
30 | 1 |
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Before the Doctor Comes
11 Episodes
Tapping the knowledge of an experienced physician, Before the Doctor Comes helps train young mothers to deal with medical emergencies1 Volume |
11 | 1 |
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One World Flight
12 Episodes
In 1946, Norman Corwin spent 4 months on a flying trip around the world, carrying 225 pounds of recording equipment to 16 countries. What should have been a broadcasting triumph was aired in the same timeslot as Bob Hope, dooming One World Flight to relative obscurity.1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
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New World A-Coming
48 Episodes
the brainchild of Roi Ottley -- aired political and racial concerns through true-life accounts of people's experiences, such as black U.S. soldiers on leave denied at restaurants and movie theaters, discrimination in the workplace, unequal pay & opportunities, and other civil rights issues. Ottley's book, by the same name, won the Peabody Award and the Life in America Award in 1943.1 Volume |
48 | 1 |
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Empire Builders
7 Episodes
Sponsored by the Great Northern Railway, this collection contains all seven known episodes to be in existence. In these historical-drama, we get a glimpse of the history of railroads in the development and use of the Columbia River.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
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American Portraits
8 Episodes
featured dramatic biographical sketches on both minor and major events in famous figures including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Mark Twain and many others.1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
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Blitzkrieg
91 Episodes
includes news reports and speeches on the german invasion across Europe as the atrocities unfolded.1 Volume |
91 | 1 |
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American Gallery
12 Episodes
celebrates American artists of all genres with a whole episode dedicated to each artist and their music1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
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Horizons West
13 Episodes
This well-written and performed program documents the exploration of America by Lewis and Clark!1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
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Former Slave Interviews
8 Episodes
Historic WPA Conversations with Former Slaves1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
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American Adventure
23 Episodes
Join us on the Adventure of Our Nation1 Volume |
23 | 1 |
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United Nations Radio
28 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
28 | 1 |
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Democracy in America
16 Episodes
Based on Alexis de Tocqueville's book published in 1835 about his travels and observations of America society.1 Volume |
16 | 1 |
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Behind the Mike
32 Episodes
During the Golden Age of Radio things may have been less technical, but the effort required the skills of a great many diverse personalities, Behind The Mike introduces us to many of these folks, and tells the inside story of Old Time Radio from the people who were there to create it.1 Volume |
32 | 1 |
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You Cant Do Business with Hitler
12 Episodes
A Pre-War anti-Nazi propaganda program, You Can’t Do Business With Hitler was based on the true-life experience of a former employee of the US Embassy in Berlin.1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
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Complete Broadcast 1944 (D-Day Invasion of Normandy CBS)
24 Episodes
The invasion of Europe was to be the turning point of The War, but no one back home knew when or how it would happen. CBS recorded their entire broadcast day on June 6, 1944, so we can learn about the events as they unfold.1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
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Complete Broadcast 1939 (Nazi Invasion of Poland)
19 Episodes
Recording a full day's broadcast in 1939 was a technological and historical feat! The day the Nazis invaded Poland is seen as the beginning of the Second World War. The staff of WJSV recorded the entire days broadcast, so we can learn about the events as they unfold.1 Volume |
19 | 1 |
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Recollections at Thirty
41 Episodes
The OTR era ended in 1962 when Suspence went off the air, but NBC was already looking back nostalgically to 1930’s programing in the mid-50’s with Recollections at Thirty. 1 Volume |
41 | 1 |
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Living in an Atomic Age
7 Episodes
In 1953 Sir Bertrand Russell, one of Britain's premier philosophers, gave a series of lectures on the implications of Living In An Atomic Age. 1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
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Great Moments in Radio
103 Episodes
Hear important Historical Events as they actually occurred on the Radio.1 Volume |
103 | 1 |
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Frontier Fighters
40 Episodes
Follow the opening of the North American Continent as Frontier Fighters follow the exploits of the brave explorers who pioneered their way into the interior. Hear history unfolding before your ears.1 Volume |
40 | 1 |
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Fifth Horseman
8 Episodes
Near the beginning of the Cold War, there was a serious campaign to place atomic weapons under the direct control of the United Nations. Whatever your feelings towards the politics of such a move, The Fifth Horseman, the radio program which promoted the idea, is some of the most powerful programming of the era.1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
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Elmer Davis and the News
74 Episodes
During the months before Pearl Harbor, FDR appointed Elmer Davis to head up the Office of War Information. From this bully pulpit, Davis helped to whip the Nation into a fury over the aggressions of the Nazi's in Europe.1 Volume |
74 | 1 |
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American Trail
13 Episodes
The American Trail tells the story of these brave men and women: from Louis and Clark to the great ol' California Gold Rush.1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
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American in England
6 Episodes
Norman Corwin's visits to England during WWII. It documented war-time conditions in England from the perspective of the citizens of England, instead of those in power or of handouts from the war department.1 Volume |
6 | 1 |
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That Other Generation
10 Episodes
Using interviews and archival recordings, the program explored various elements of the Forties, such as the efforts to put the Great Depression behind, the great housing shortage, Movies and Hollywood, Music of the Big Band era, and other topics.1 Volume |
10 | 1 |
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KKK in Old Time Radio
22 Episodes
The KKK is a terrorist organization which began by resisting the Republican-driven Reformation after the Civil War.1 Volume |
22 | 1 |
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1952
56 Episodes
The TV revolution gains strength in 1952, but the major advances are in International Relations.1 Volume |
56 | 1 |
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1953
56 Episodes
The Space Age is still a few years from beginning, but in many very real ways, the future begins in 1953.1 Volume |
56 | 1 |
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1954
60 Episodes
Americans in 1954 are beginning to turn away from the bluster and cruelty of McCarthyism and embracing Rock and Roll music.1 Volume |
60 | 1 |
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1955
51 Episodes
The year Disneyland opens, the FDA approved the Polio Vaccine, The first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, entered the seas, and many old time radio shows left the airwaves including The Jack Benny Program. 1 Volume |
51 | 1 |
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1956
46 Episodes
By the mid-1950s the standard of living was increasing and rock n roll grew in popularity, UnAmerican Activities Committee searched the entertainment industry for Communist Sympathizers. 1 Volume |
46 | 1 |
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1957
36 Episodes
The "Baby Boom" reached his highest point, the Soviets launch Sputnik 1, and the "Little Rock Nine" fought against segregation.1 Volume |
36 | 1 |
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Medical Milestones
10 Episodes
The American Medical Association, along with local medical societies, presented a series of short syndicated broadcasts in 1961 titled Medical Milestones which described many of those advances.1 Volume |
10 | 1 |
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Heroes of Civilization
24 Episodes
This collection of biographical sketches of pioneers in the medical field was produced syndication in 1936. 1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
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1958
29 Episodes
The year of the first American Satellite Explorer 1 launched, the Hula Hoop craze, the army inducts Elvis, 14 year old Bobby Fischer won the United States Chess Championship, and 1958 also saw the debut of Have Gun Will Travel.1 Volume |
29 | 1 |
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1962
19 Episodes
John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the earth, the world on the brink of a nuclear war with the Cuban Missile Crisis, and CBS broadcast the final episodes of Suspense and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar on September 30.1 Volume |
19 | 1 |
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Korean AFRS Broadcasts
37 Episodes
When the Korean War broke out, AFRS had Army broadcasters working from the old American Embassy Hotel in Seoul and mobile units were attached to combat units and followed the action.1 Volume |
37 | 1 |
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1961
23 Episodes
John F Kennedy's inauguration in January brought in the year 1961, the Berlin Wall was built, the Bay of Pigs was an international disaster, America officially enters the Vietnam War, and Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. 1 Volume |
23 | 1 |
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1960
31 Episodes
In the year 1960, it felt as though the future was about to begin as a new President would be elected, but it was also a year with many changes in Radio.1 Volume |
31 | 1 |
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1959
44 Episodes
From the Red Scare to the Space Race, Alaska and Hawaii entered the Union and music died when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a fatal airplane crash. 1 Volume |
44 | 1 |
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Depression Era Recordings
37 Episodes
Old Time Radio Looks at the Great Depression, the economic crisis which began with the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and how it affected Americans everywhere.1 Volume |
37 | 1 |
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People Take the Lead
4 Episodes
Working with the American Jewish Committee, this series moves to fight for Civil Rights and overcome misguided attitudes and beliefs in regular folks.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
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Pearl Harbor News
27 Episodes
News of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 was spread around the globe due to the miracle of radio.1 Volume |
27 | 1 |
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Titanic Recordings
9 Episodes
Included episodes from Adventures in Research, The Cavalcade of America, and historic sound clips referring to the tragedy.1 Volume |
9 | 1 |
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Random Rarities 19
39 Episodes
Here is a new collection of Rare Programs which will not fit in another category but are too important and entertaining not to be released in a collection.1 Volume |
39 | 1 |
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Ronald Reagan Attempted Assassination
37 Episodes
On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan outside a hotel in Washington D.C.1 Volume |
37 | 1 |
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Churchill (Winston) Recordings
114 Episodes
Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of United Kingdom during WWII and great orator, wrote his own speeches and delivered them on many radio broadcasts.1 Volume |
114 | 1 |
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Boston Marathon Bombing
22 Episodes
On April 15, 2013, two bombs were detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing 3 people and injuring more than 260 others.1 Volume |
22 | 1 |
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I Was There
5 Episodes
rare but excellent historical old time radio show which gives an eyewitness account to notable events in history and extraordinary news stories.1 Volume |
5 | 1 |
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Personalities in Print
5 Episodes
A master of Wordplay, Willard Espy interviewed prominent figures on Personalities in Print.1 Volume |
5 | 1 |
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Cuban Missile Crisis
69 Episodes
October 14, 1962 U2 spy planes discovered Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles off of the Florida Coast.1 Volume |
69 | 1 |
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Bertrand Russell
13 Episodes
Philosopher and one of the brightest minds of the 20th century, Bertrand Russell spoke out against war and nuclear proliferation. 1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
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Random Rarities 06
59 Episodes
an OTRCAT.com original collection of rare never released shows from the golden age of radio including A & P Gypsies!1 Volume |
59 | 1 |
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Helen Keller
4 Episodes
Deaf and mute, Hellen Keller's overcome all odds with the help of dedicated tutor Anne Sullivan and inspired the world.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
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Wax Cylinders 4 (1907 - 1908)
173 Episodes
Featuring the earliest recording artists of their day including Enrico Caruso, Billy Murray, as well as minstrel team Arthur Collins and Byron G. Harlan.1 Volume |
173 | 1 |
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Random Rarities 15
59 Episodes
A collection of rare, hard to find shows from all genres including Heart Throbs, Heritage Radio Theater, The Man Behind The Masterpiece, Nightcap Yarns, Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands, Mr. Pickwick's Christmas.1 Volume |
59 | 1 |
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Presidential Campaigns 1892-1974
155 Episodes
Includes historic and entertaining campaign speeches from Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon.1 Volume |
155 | 1 |
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Our Land Be Bright
12 Episodes
In 1947-48, the VFW began syndicating Our Land Be Bright to help publicize the issues and VFW programs which benefit both vets and their communities.1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
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Paramount is on the Air
33 Episodes
Hollywood studios used the radio to advertise upcoming films featuring songs and scenes from the films without giving away the plot.1 Volume |
33 | 1 |
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Home Front
8 Episodes
Featuring William B Williams, The Home Front tells the stories of WWII from the point of view of the families and friends who stayed home. 1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
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Lord Haw Haw
16 Episodes
In WWII, William Joyce moved from England to support fascist Germany by playing the propaganda role of Lord Haw-Haw and attempted to discourage and demoralize English Speaking Allied troops. 1 Volume |
16 | 1 |
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Lands of the Free
15 Episodes
Inspired by President Roosevelt and England Prime Minister Winston Churchill "The Charter Of Freedom," this radio program illustrated various historical stories of freedom.1 Volume |
15 | 1 |
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Remembering Pearl Harbor
15 Episodes
The "date which will live in infamy", the attack on Pearl Harbor changed the history of the world. 1 Volume |
15 | 1 |
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Americana
24 Episodes
Hosted by Professor Martin Maloney with the cooperation of the Speech Department at Northwestern University, Americana looks at American people and customs in the mid century.1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
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Uncle Ezra
10 Episodes
One of the most popular on-air country-western charters was a philosophical corn-pone named Uncle Ezra created by Patrick Barrett.1 Volume |
10 | 1 |
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Hanoi Hannah Excerpts
4 Episodes
During the Vietnam War, Hanoi Hannah played progressive rock n roll music mixed with North Vietnamese propaganda. 1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
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Ways of Mankind
5 Episodes
Explore the various facets of cultures and explains not only how they differ, but how they are fundamentally the same in many ways.1 Volume |
5 | 1 |
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Pennsylvania Keystone of Democracy
24 Episodes
The Pennsylvania Historical Commission, with the cooperation of the State Council of Defense, began broadcasting a series of dramatizations of important events from Pennsylvania history in the 1940s.1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
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Our Nations Heritage
39 Episodes
Award winning music education radio show, presenting not only performances but discussions of musical theory as well as introducing both classical and popular music forms such as Jazz and folk.1 Volume |
39 | 1 |
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Radio Fillers
92 Episodes
Fifteen minute sample tastes of Hollywood's greats pictures by playing some of the movie's soundtrack and interview stars. 1 Volume |
92 | 1 |
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Ira Cook Show
24 Episodes
One of the AFRTS most popular DJs was Ira Cook whose personality comes shining through in every one of his recorded broadcasts; he is a white collared, narrow tie-wearing square, but he had an appreciation for popular music1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
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What America Means to Me
13 Episodes
Fascinating and Famous Americans from all walks of life from Helen Keller to Eleanor Roosevelt to Elmer Davis, discuss what America means to them personally.1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
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Howard Hughes Hearings
2 Episodes
Senate War Investigation Committee tried millionaire Howard Hughes for a misuse of government funds to build an airplane nicknamed the "Spruce Goose."1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
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Gallant American Women
10 Episodes
Hear the untold stories of ordinary women who worked and sacrificed sometimes with their lives, to build the United States.1 Volume |
10 | 1 |
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Olympic Historical Recordings
12 Episodes
compilation of news, historical recordings and sports shows talking about Olympic history from radio past!1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
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Rarities from the 1920s
12 Episodes
this original collection featuring very rare old time radio shows from the earliest days of radio history.1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
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Story Behind the Headlines
25 Episodes
Hosted by Cesar Saerchinger and created as joint venture between NBC and the American Historical Association cover "outstanding news events and major trends in world affairs"1 Volume |
25 | 1 |
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