EPISODE · Nov 13, 2024 · 28 MIN
December 4, 1942: Patriotic Poetry and Boston Brains with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this December 4, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates an exceptional panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and guest Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., live from Symphony Hall in Boston. The audience, composed entirely of war bond purchasers, contributes to the war effort with over $4 million raised in bonds.The panel tackles questions about Boston’s history, literary poetry such as Wordsworth’s The Solitary Reaper, and imaginative trivia like which baseball teams Adolf Hitler might dislike. Senator Lodge’s sharp wit and knowledge shine as he delves into military ranks, bugle calls, and the economic impact of war.Blending patriotic fervor, cultural trivia, and humor, this special live broadcast offers an engaging hour of historical insight and lively conversation. Tune in for a memorable installment of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this December 4, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates an exceptional panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and guest Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., live from Symphony Hall in Boston. The audience, composed entirely of war bond purchasers, contributes to the war effort with over $4 million raised in bonds.The panel tackles questions about Boston’s history, literary poetry such as Wordsworth’s The Solitary Reaper, and imaginative trivia like which baseball teams Adolf Hitler might dislike. Senator Lodge’s sharp wit and knowledge shine as he delves into military ranks, bugle calls, and the economic impact of war.Blending patriotic fervor, cultural trivia, and humor, this special live broadcast offers an engaging hour of historical insight and lively conversation. Tune in for a memorable installment of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
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