Category: 1940’s

Speechless woman with vintage clothing and accessories in a dramatic scene from a classic film, emphasizing historical and cinematic context.

John Carradine And Maurice Valency Discuss (And Defend) The Madwoman Of Chaillot – 1949 – Past Daily Weekend Gallimaufry

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49449″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”February 20, 1949 – The Author Meets The Critics – NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Looking for a little support:Become a Patron! The American premier of The Madwoman Of Chaillot on Broadway and the critical reaction to the play from one enthusiastic

Read More »
Explosion during wartime with aircraft flying over.

February 17, 1945 – Objective: Tokyo – Raids Over Europe – Rumor Of An Invasion – Hostage Drama In Manila

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49320″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”February 17, 1945 – War Telescope NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Being a Patron is a life-saver, in case you were wondering: Become a Patron! February 17, 1945 – During their weekly wrapup of news on the War, reports came in of

Read More »
Rescue firefighters during a historic fire incident in an urban area, emphasizing emergency response, firefighting efforts, and historical significance in fire safety.

February 12, 1941 – The Endless Procession Of Night Raids – No Longer “If” An Invasion, But “When”.

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49201″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”News for February 12, 1941 – NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Two bucks a month, that’s all we ask: Become a Patron! This Lincoln’s Day in 1941 was loaded with news of the War. We were inching closer to declaring ourselves in

Read More »
Bold, dynamic black and white photo of a woman waterskiing, showcasing adventure, water sports, and outdoor recreation, emphasizing energetic lifestyle and fun in nature.

February 6, 1948 – Dixiecrats And The Run For The White House – Elections In Ireland – First Winter Olympics Since 1936

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49083″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”February 6, 1948 – News Of The World With John Cameron Swayze- – NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] We really can use your support: Become a Patron! February 6, 1948 -A lot happening this day – from the State House in Mississippi

Read More »
Vintage photo of political campaign supporters gathering at an event, with signs and photographs of candidates, showcasing mid-20th century political activism and campaign history.

Elections And Public Opinion Polls – 1948 – Past Daily Reference Room

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49022″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”Chicago University Roundtable – Do Opinion Polls Serve Democracy? – June 27, 1948 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] A buck is all we ask: Become a Patron! Polls; forever relied on, increasingly unreliable. Opinion polls have been a vital element in collecting data on

Read More »

January 30, 1948 – “Bapuji Is No More!” – The Assassination Of Gandhi.

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”6730″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”News for January 30, 1948- NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Become a Patron! Further evidence that some events which take place in history are not necessarily considered devastating at the time they occurred. This one, for example – the assassination of India’s

Read More »
Scroll to Top