Presidents Day 15th February 2021

Two of our greatest presidents had their birthdays in the month of February and to honor them both we celebrate Presidents' Day on the third Monday in February, which falls right between the dates of their birthdays.

Once again the Cavalcade of America provides us with two engaging historical stories to enjoy on Presidents Day. 

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.

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.

Along with these two wonderful stories here is a list of shows appropriate for the day for your enjoyment.

1. Burns And Allen - Sweeping In To Office

2. Bill Stern Sports Newsreel - George Jessel Guest. Stories relating to 4th July

3. Cavalcade Of America - George Washington Farmer

4. Cavalcade Of America - Abraham Lincoln

5. Cavalcade Of America - Mr. Lincoln Goes To A Play

6. Cavalcade Of America - The Girl Lincoln Loved

7. Cavalcade Of America - Mr. Pullman's Palace Car

8. Cavalcade Of America - The President And The Doctor

9. Cavalcade Of America - Abby Opens The White House

10. Cavalcade Of America - Abraham Lincoln - War Years

11. Cavalcade Of America - Valley Forge (George Washington) 

12. CBS Radio Mystery Theater - Thomas Jefferson Defense

13. Crime Classics - Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln, The

14. Dr. Christian - Washington Had His Delaware

15. Family Theater - Spy, The (In honor of Washington)

16. Fibber McGee And Molly - The Political Campaign

17. Fibber McGee And Molly - Truth On Washington's Birthday

18. Fibber McGee And Molly - Celebrating Washington's Birthday

19. Jack Benny Program - George Washington Slept Here

20. Jack Benny Program - Gracie Allen For President

21. Jimmy Durante Show - Jimmy Runs For Vice president

22. Life Of Riley - Riley Campaigns

23. Life With Luigi - Washington Radio Contest

24. Mr. President - All

25. Mysterious Traveler - The Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln

26. Speeches - Roosevelt's Day Of Infamy Speech

27. Suspense - The Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln

28. Treasury Star Parade - Program 1 Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag

29. Words At War - George Washington Carver

30. You Are There - Assassination Of Lincoln

Look out for other shows relating to President's Day that we'll be adding throughout the week and if you want to listen to an uninterrupted stream of shows relating to Presidents Day you can clink on the link and choose the relevant RUSC Radio Station (Presidents). I have updated the Presidents RUSC Radio Station with new shows all about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Happy listening my friends,