Traces New York City's crooked Broadway Street back to its origins in 1720, when the street plan was changed to avoid cutting down a cherry tree.
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September 7, 1952
2. Horns of a Dilemma
A girl unearths a paper making her the recipient of an unusual tribute.
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September 14, 1952
3. The Bride's Teapot
In 1874, citizens of Sympathy Ridge, Virginia wish to build a war monument, but the federal government wants them to replace a bridge destroyed in the war.
A young suffragist tries to gain the support of a lawyer in charge of the polls, while he tries on a bet to romance her.
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October 12, 1952
6. Faith Is a Nine-Letter Word
Distressed by the state of world affairs and fearing her boyfriend will be sent off to war, a young woman refuses to marry until a friend convinces her to have faith in democracy.
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October 19, 1952
7. The Secret Vote
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October 26, 1952
8. The Line of Duty
False arrest of a man in a totalitarian country.
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November 2, 1952
9. Bread of Freedom
The story of Christopher Ludwick, philanthropist and superintendent of bakers in the Continental Army.
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November 9, 1952
10. The Blue and White Lamp
Traces the origins of the Travelers Aid Society to a cholera epidemic in mid-19th century St. Louis.
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November 16, 1952
11. Mrs. Thanksgiving
Story of a woman's fight to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.
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November 23, 1952
12. Ten Thousand Words
Recounts an incident from the life of Nathaniel Currier.
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November 30, 1952
13. Joan of Arc
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December 7, 1952
14. Green Hills of Vermont
Kate Smith narrates a Christmas story about an unwanted donkey.
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December 14, 1952
15. The Small One
A whimsical tale of Norman Rockwell's tribulations upon his move to a small town in Vermont. At the end of the program, Sarah Churchill, on behalf of Hallmark, presents a medallion to Mr. Rockwell.
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December 21, 1952
16. Father Time
The story of blacksmith Daniel Jean Richard, founder of the watch industry in the Neuch|catel district of Switzerland.
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December 28, 1952
17. Home is the Sailor
The story of Fanny Stevenson, wife of Robert Louis Stevenson.
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January 4, 1953
18. Span Through Time
The story of John and Washington Roebling, designers of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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January 11, 1953
19. The General's Bible
A tale concerning the Bible used by General George Washington at his first inauguration in New York City.
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January 18, 1953
20. Socrates' Wife
When Socrates is imprisoned because of his teachings, his wife pleads for his release and helps to plan his escape.
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January 25, 1953
21. To My Valentine
A musical celebration of the traditions of Valentine's Day.
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February 1, 1953
22. Lincoln's Little Correspondent
Adapted from the book by Hertha Pauli.
The story surrounding 11-year-old Grace Bedell's letter to Abraham Lincoln suggesting that he grow a beard.
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February 8, 1953
23. Crown of Wings
Incident from the life of General George Washington, in which Phoebe Fraunces, daughter of Fraunces Tavern's proprietor, showed her loyalty to Washington and his cause. Phoebe was in love with a member of Washington's personal staff who was involved in a plot to kill him.
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February 15, 1953
24. Dinner for the General
Mercy Disborough's efforts to end American witchhunts; set in Fairfield County, Connecticut in 1692.
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February 22, 1953
25. The Accused
Mann's work towards education for all regardless of race, creed, or color.
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March 1, 1953
26. Horace Mann's Miracle
The story of poet Thomas Moore (1779-1852).
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March 8, 1953
27. The Harp of Erin
Mathew Brady's Civil War photography.
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March 15, 1953
28. Photograph by Brady
The story of Queen Elizabeth I's ascendance to the throne.
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March 22, 1953
29. A Queen Is Born
The story of Queen Elizabeth I's ascendance to the throne.
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March 29, 1953
30. The Other Wise Man
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April 5, 1953
31. Skipper of the Skies
The story of Samuel Morse and the use of the telegraph.
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April 12, 1953
32. The World on a Wire
The story of Samuel Morse and the use of the telegraph.
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April 19, 1953
33. Hamlet
The story of poet and minister John Donne, and his relationship with his wife and her father, Sir George Moore.
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April 26, 1953
34. No Man Is an Island
Story of Frederick Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty, from the time the sculptor received the commission in 1774 until Pulitzer provided funding for the base ten years later.
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May 3, 1953
35. The Lady of Liberty
Life of General Robert E. Lee after the Civil War.
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May 10, 1953
36. Soldier of Peace
Sarah Bernhardt gives up her love to continue her acting career.
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May 17, 1953
37. Proudly I Love
Sarah Bernhardt gives up her love to continue her acting career.
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May 24, 1953
38. Spark of Genius
Story of Josiah Wedgwood.
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May 31, 1953
39. The Clay of Kings
The story of Boston dentist William Thomas Green Morton, who developed the use of ether as an anesthetic.
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June 7, 1953
40. Scott's Castle
The life of Sir Walter Scott, including family, literary career, bankruptcy, and the death of his wife.
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June 14, 1953
41. Man Against Pain
The story of Boston dentist William Thomas Green Morton, who developed the use of ether as an anesthetic.
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June 21, 1953
42. The Mercer Girls
An incident in the life of naturalist artist John James Audubon; set in New Orleans in 1824.