In memory of Abraham Lincoln born on 12th February 1809 and who was assassinated in April 1865 we recommend Abraham Lincoln – The War Years. It is an original radio play written specially for the Cavalcade of America by Robert E. Sherwood and based upon the story written by Carl Sandburg in 1939 which traced Lincoln's career from the time of his departure for the White House in 1861, to May 4, 1865.
In memory of George Washington born 22nd February 1732 and who died in 1799 we have added a radio adaptation based on Maxwell Anderson’s prize-winning epic drama Valley Forge about the time that George Washington spent during the American Revolution war at Valley Forge and the near demise of his soldiers from starvation in their fight for freedom from the British.
Along with these two wonderful stories here is a list of shows appropriate for the day for your enjoyment.
- Burns And Allen - Sweeping In To Office
- Cavalcade Of America - George Washington Farmer
- Cavalcade Of America - Abraham Lincoln
- Cavalcade Of America - Mr. Lincoln Goes To A Play
- Cavalcade Of America - The Girl Lincoln Loved
- Cavalcade Of America - Mr. Pullman's Palace Car
- Cavalcade Of America - The President And The Doctor
- Cavalcade Of America - Abby Opens The White House
- Cavalcade Of America - Abraham Lincoln - War Years
- Cavalcade Of America - Valley Forge (George Washington)
- CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Thomas Jefferson Defense
- Crime Classics - Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln, The
- Dr. Christian - Washington Had His Delaware
- Fibber McGee And Molly - The Political Campaign
- Fibber McGee And Molly - Truth On Washington's Birthday
- Fibber McGee And Molly - Celebrating Washington's Birthday
- Jack Benny Program - George Washington Slept Here
- Jack Benny Program - Gracie Allen For President
- Jimmy Durante Show - Jimmy Runs For Vice president
- Life Of Riley - Riley Campaigns
- Life With Luigi - Washington Radio Contest
- Mr. President - All
- Mysterious Traveler - The Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln
- Speeches - Roosevelt's Day Of Infamy Speech
- Suspense - The Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln
- Words At War - George Washington Carver
- You Are There - Assassination Of Lincoln
Look out for other shows relating to our past Presidents that we'll be adding throughout the week, including a wonderful show from the series, Father Knows Best we'll be adding on George Washington's birthday.
Happy listening my friends,
