The Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company. It was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, and later on television from 1952 to 1957. Originally on CBS, then later changing to NBC, the series pioneered the use of anthology drama for company audio advertising. The 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 Du Pont’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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[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]Declaration of Independence Original Air Date: January 01, 1936 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]Community Self Reliance Original Air Date: November 27, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]Willingness to Share Original Air Date: November 20, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]Woman's Emancipation Original Air Date: November 13, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]Faith in Education Original Air Date: November 06, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]The Will to Rebuild Original Air Date: October 30, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Frank Craven
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]The Spirit of Competition Original Air Date: October 23, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]The Will to Conquer Distance Original Air Date: October 16, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Franchot Tone
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]No Turning Back Original Air Date: October 09, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Walter Hampden
[singlepic id=55 w=100 h=100 float=left]No Turning Back {Sponsored by Bell Telephone} Original Air Date: October 06, 1935 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: The Cavalcade of America Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Paul V. McNutt (Governor) Emily Post (Writer)