Undated Broadcasts Identified: This I Believe
Reaching a historic project milestone in Stage 1 of our systematic backlog resolution across all 80,308 undated broadcasts, this update brings the cumulative tally to 1,000 broadcasts resolved.
Undated Broadcasts Project — 1,000 Milestone
Reaching a historic project milestone in Stage 1 of our systematic backlog resolution across all 80,308 undated broadcasts, This update brings the cumulative tally to 1,000 broadcasts resolved.
This 50-broadcast cohort from Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe on CBS Radio (Sequences 1116 through 1165) includes preeminent Wagnerian operatic tenors, Mayo Clinic chief surgeons, non-aligned movement architects, the first African American White House correspondent, NATO supreme commanders, and the publisher of The Washington Post.
1. Broadcasts
| Speaker / Title | Airdate | Credited Background & Role | Pure Narrative Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauritz Melchior | 1952-03-10 | Preeminent Wagnerian Heldentenor | Wagnerian tenor Lauritz Melchior reflects on vocal endurance on the opera stage, joyous discipline in art, and love of humanity. |
| Dr. Charles W. Mayo | 1954-04-09 | Mayo Clinic Chief Surgeon & UN Delegate | Mayo Clinic surgeon Charles W. Mayo reflects on medical humanitarianism, surgical ethics, and diplomatic service at the United Nations. |
| V. K. Krishna Menon | 1954-03-17 | Indian Diplomat & Non-Aligned Movement Architect | Indian diplomat V. K. Krishna Menon reflects on Asian anti-colonial independence, non-alignment, and peace through multilateral law. |
| Harry S. McAlpin | 1955-04-08 | First African American White House Correspondent | White House correspondent Harry S. McAlpin reflects on breaking the presidential press conference color barrier, racial dignity, and truth. |
| Admiral Lynde D. McCormick | 1955-04-11 | NATO Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic | NATO Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic Lynde D. McCormick reflects on transatlantic naval alliance, military vigilance, and peace. |
| Agnes E. Meyer | 1955-04-15 | Washington Post Publisher & Education Reformer | Washington Post publisher and activist Agnes E. Meyer reflects on public education reform, combating poverty, and civic courage. |
| Frank Lloyd | 1955-04-01 | Two-Time Oscar-Winning Director (Mutiny on the Bounty) | Oscar-winning director Frank Lloyd reflects on cinematic storytelling in Mutiny on the Bounty, artistic craft, and human courage. |
| Dr. Robert M. MacIver | 1955-04-06 | Columbia Sociologist & Political Philosopher | Columbia sociologist Robert M. MacIver reflects on democratic political philosophy, human community, and academic freedom. |
| Henry Noble MacCracken | 1955-04-05 | Vassar College President (1915–1946) | Vassar College President Henry Noble MacCracken reflects on women's collegiate intellectual leadership and democratic education. |
| J. P. McEvoy | 1955-04-11 | Reader's Digest Editor & Comic Strip Creator | Humorist and editor J. P. McEvoy reflects on the restorative sanity of laughter, writing for Reader's Digest, and common-sense cheer. |