S1·E1 Poor Richard
Synopsis
Dramatized incidents are used to show how Benjamin Franklin delayed a conference between Lord Howe and John Adams until the spring rainy season commenced, thereby allowing General Washington to extricate his troops from Long Island under the cover of a storm.
This drama sent the ""old and obstinate"" Franklin to delay American surrender talks with the British, thereby allowing General George Washington to escape capture to fight another day.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Cavalcade of America air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Poor Richard') originally aired on October 1, 1952.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Poor Richard')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Cavalcade of America Season 1 Episode 1?
Dramatized incidents are used to show how Benjamin Franklin delayed a conference between Lord Howe and John Adams until the spring rainy season commenced, thereby allowing General Washington to extricate his troops from Long Island under the cover of a storm. This drama sent the ""old and obstinate...
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