Dutch Treat

S02 E01 • Sunday, Sep 7, 1952 • Sep 7 • 2h

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.

Horns of a Dilemma

S02 E02 • Sunday, Sep 14, 1952 • Sep 14 • 2h

A girl unearths a paper making her the recipient of an unusual tribute.

The Bride's Teapot

S02 E03 • Sunday, Sep 21, 1952 • Sep 21 • 2h

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.

Sometimes She's Sunday

S02 E04 • Sunday, Sep 28, 1952 • Sep 28 • 2h

An elder daughter working in the city brings her fiancé back to the country.

The Bachelor and the Ballot

S02 E05 • Sunday, Oct 12, 1952 • Oct 12 • 2h

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.

Faith Is a Nine-Letter Word

S02 E06 • Sunday, Oct 19, 1952 • Oct 19 • 2h

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.

The Secret Vote

S02 E07 • Sunday, Oct 26, 1952 • Oct 26 • 2h

The Line of Duty

S02 E08 • Sunday, Nov 2, 1952 • Nov 2 • 2h

False arrest of a man in a totalitarian country.

Bread of Freedom

S02 E09 • Sunday, Nov 9, 1952 • Nov 9 • 2h

The story of Christopher Ludwick, philanthropist and superintendent of bakers in the Continental Army.

The Blue and White Lamp

S02 E10 • Sunday, Nov 16, 1952 • Nov 16 • 2h

Traces the origins of the Travelers Aid Society to a cholera epidemic in mid-19th century St. Louis.

Mrs. Thanksgiving

S02 E11 • Sunday, Nov 23, 1952 • Nov 23 • 2h

Story of a woman's fight to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Ten Thousand Words

S02 E12 • Sunday, Nov 30, 1952 • Nov 30 • 2h

Recounts an incident from the life of Nathaniel Currier.

Joan of Arc

S02 E13 • Sunday, Dec 7, 1952 • Dec 7 • 2h

Green Hills of Vermont

S02 E14 • Sunday, Dec 14, 1952 • Dec 14 • 2h

Kate Smith narrates a Christmas story about an unwanted donkey.

The Small One

S02 E15 • Sunday, Dec 21, 1952 • Dec 21 • 2h

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.

Father Time

S02 E16 • Sunday, Dec 28, 1952 • Dec 28 • 2h

The story of blacksmith Daniel Jean Richard, founder of the watch industry in the Neuch|catel district of Switzerland.

Home is the Sailor

S02 E17 • Sunday, Jan 4, 1953 • Jan 4 • 2h

The story of Fanny Stevenson, wife of Robert Louis Stevenson.

Span Through Time

S02 E18 • Sunday, Jan 11, 1953 • Jan 11 • 2h

The story of John and Washington Roebling, designers of the Brooklyn Bridge.

The General's Bible

S02 E19 • Sunday, Jan 18, 1953 • Jan 18 • 2h

A tale concerning the Bible used by General George Washington at his first inauguration in New York City.

Socrates' Wife

S02 E20 • Sunday, Jan 25, 1953 • Jan 25 • 2h

When Socrates is imprisoned because of his teachings, his wife pleads for his release and helps to plan his escape.

To My Valentine

S02 E21 • Sunday, Feb 1, 1953 • Feb 1 • 2h

A musical celebration of the traditions of Valentine's Day.

Lincoln's Little Correspondent

S02 E22 • Sunday, Feb 8, 1953 • Feb 8 • 2h

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.

Crown of Wings

S02 E23 • Sunday, Feb 15, 1953 • Feb 15 • 2h

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.

Dinner for the General

S02 E24 • Sunday, Feb 22, 1953 • Feb 22 • 2h

Mercy Disborough's efforts to end American witchhunts; set in Fairfield County, Connecticut in 1692.

The Accused

S02 E25 • Sunday, Mar 1, 1953 • Mar 1 • 2h

Mann's work towards education for all regardless of race, creed, or color.

Horace Mann's Miracle

S02 E26 • Sunday, Mar 8, 1953 • Mar 8 • 2h

The story of poet Thomas Moore (1779-1852).

The Harp of Erin

S02 E27 • Sunday, Mar 15, 1953 • Mar 15 • 2h

Mathew Brady's Civil War photography.

Photograph by Brady

S02 E28 • Sunday, Mar 22, 1953 • Mar 22 • 2h

The story of Queen Elizabeth I's ascendance to the throne.

A Queen Is Born

S02 E29 • Sunday, Mar 29, 1953 • Mar 29 • 2h

The story of Queen Elizabeth I's ascendance to the throne.

The Other Wise Man

S02 E30 • Sunday, Apr 5, 1953 • Apr 5 • 2h

Skipper of the Skies

S02 E31 • Sunday, Apr 12, 1953 • Apr 12 • 2h

The story of Samuel Morse and the use of the telegraph.

The World on a Wire

S02 E32 • Sunday, Apr 19, 1953 • Apr 19 • 2h

The story of Samuel Morse and the use of the telegraph.

Hamlet

S02 E33 • Sunday, Apr 26, 1953 • Apr 26 • 2h

The story of poet and minister John Donne, and his relationship with his wife and her father, Sir George Moore.

No Man Is an Island

S02 E34 • Sunday, May 3, 1953 • May 3 • 2h

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.

The Lady of Liberty

S02 E35 • Sunday, May 10, 1953 • May 10 • 2h

Life of General Robert E. Lee after the Civil War.

Soldier of Peace

S02 E36 • Sunday, May 17, 1953 • May 17 • 2h

Sarah Bernhardt gives up her love to continue her acting career.

Proudly I Love

S02 E37 • Sunday, May 24, 1953 • May 24 • 2h

Sarah Bernhardt gives up her love to continue her acting career.

Spark of Genius

S02 E38 • Sunday, May 31, 1953 • May 31 • 2h

Story of Josiah Wedgwood.

The Clay of Kings

S02 E39 • Sunday, Jun 7, 1953 • Jun 7 • 2h

The story of Boston dentist William Thomas Green Morton, who developed the use of ether as an anesthetic.

Scott's Castle

S02 E40 • Sunday, Jun 14, 1953 • Jun 14 • 2h

The life of Sir Walter Scott, including family, literary career, bankruptcy, and the death of his wife.

Man Against Pain

S02 E41 • Sunday, Jun 21, 1953 • Jun 21 • 2h

The story of Boston dentist William Thomas Green Morton, who developed the use of ether as an anesthetic.

The Mercer Girls

S02 E42 • Sunday, Jun 28, 1953 • Jun 28 • 2h

An incident in the life of naturalist artist John James Audubon; set in New Orleans in 1824.