World_War2 – Page 12 – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Eyes Aloft (NBC) The Christmas Week_Special. 421221

By Keith December 30, 2022Documentary and Interview

Featuring: Ken Carpenter, the Sportsmen. A Christmas message goes out to the aircraft warning service. A tale from December last year, 1941. Two observation posts in the wintery, rolling mountains…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

NBC News Roundup with John MacVane. 420104

By Keith December 28, 2022Documentary and Interview

From London, war reports from across the globe come in. Decisions from government officials, shared ideas in industry and critics of some of the war strategies. Air power is the…

White House (MBS) Christmas Tree Ceremony. 411224

By Keith December 23, 2022Documentary and Interview

In the Whitehouse, the tree is being lit on the front lawn for the first time. The community celebration has hundreds of secret police in attendance as both FDR and…

Franklin D Roosevelt () Christmas Broadcast. 411224

By Keith December 22, 2022Documentary and Interview

The president speaks on the tradition and symbolism of the holidays. Tribute is given for those who are serving overseas this Christmas. Keeping peace for the sake of little children…

Winston Churchill (BBC) The White House Christmas Tree. 411224

By Keith December 20, 2022Documentary and Interview

Visiting the United States, Winston Churchill gives a Christmas greeting in the face of the spreading storm of war. A call to take time to enjoy the holiday, and have…

Fall Of Wake Island clip. 411224

By Keith December 19, 2022Documentary and Interview

Navy announces the fall of Wake, and the personnel and property loss.

Songs By Dinah Shore (NBC) A Merry American Christmas. 411221

By Keith December 13, 2022Music

Harry Vonzel, Dinah Shore, Paul Whiteman. Playlist: A Merry American Christmas. This Is No Laughing Matter. Mississippi Mud. Mary Had a Little Lamb. (Instrumental ) Can't Help Loving That Man…

BBC Christmas. 401225

By Keith December 8, 2022Documentary and Interview

Hymns of joy are sung in the face of air raids. God bless the courageous men and women who find it in their hearts to celebrate. A spirit of peace…

Elmer Davis & The News (CBS) Congress Convenes Tomorrow. 400102

By Keith December 8, 2022Documentary and Interview

Congress is to convene, and a presidential wish is extended for peace in Europe. There could be disputes between congress and the president on how to accomplish foreign affairs though.…

Edward R Murrow CBS Grim Christmas In London. 401224

By Keith December 5, 2022Documentary and Interview

Christmas bells aren't ringing in the face of anticipated German attacks. There is no Merry Christmas for Londoners who hunker down and are on their last nerve.