Americas Town Meeting Of The Air – The Supreme Court And The Constitution: Should we change them or leave them alone – March 19, 1936. With all the talk recently regarding the Constitution of the United States as well as the Supreme Court, it’s good to remember this is an
September 23, 1938; another crisis had boiled up in Europe, threatening to plunge the world into another war. This time it was a land dispute between Germany and Czechoslovakia, with whom Germany claimed Czech territory to be theres and was willing to go to war over it. The crisis, which
– September 18, 1938 – EIAR, Rome – Address by Benito Mussolini on the Munich Crisis – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – September 18, 1938 – as tensions increased in Europe, the Fascist government of Italy and Axis ally of Germany, Benito Mussolini voiced his support of the German stance
Sept, 17, 1939 – News from London – John Gunther – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – September 17, 1939 – As was reported from London on this broadcast, Poland was killed on this day. German together with Soviet armies overran and took possession of Poland – the first venture of
– BBC Home Service – Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain – declaration of War – September 1, 1939 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – This day 85 years ago, we were about to plunge into the most devastating and costly wars in our history. After many attempts at negotiating and diplomatic
After the initial shock of invasion came the scramble to take sides. Italy pledged alliance with Germany. France and Britain declared alliance with Poland. Portugal claimed neutrality. The sides were lining up. Meanwhile, the German Army had crossed into Poland and was taking prisoners. This second day of hostilities in
– BBC World Service – Berlin Radio – News Broadcasts for August 27, 1939 – 85 years ago today, they were gearing up for another war. It was looking inevitable and precautions were being taken. Volunteers were called up for active duty in the services. Children were being readied for
– Will Rogers – Wiley Post – Memorial Program – August 16, 1935 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Will Rogers was one of early 20th Century Americas greatest personalities. He was a stage and motion picture actor, vaudeville performer, American cowboy, humorist, newspaper columnist, and social commentator from Oklahoma.
As we get ready to start the 2024 Democratic convention next month, I thought I would run a snapshot from another convention, this one from New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, accepting the party’s nomination for President in that harrowing year of 1932. FDR: “I pledge you, I pledge myself,
– NBC Radio – New World – Discussing George Bernard Shaw – July 29, 1956 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – George Bernard Shaw – Irish Playwright, critic, activist, economist, essayist, novelist, was born on this day, July 26, 1856 in Dublin. He was co-founder of the London School of
