Complete NBC Broadcast Day D Day

H. V. Kaltenborn (11:00 AM)

English · Radio, History

This recording is identified as part of NBC’s broadcast day on June 6, 1944, the day of the Allied landings in Normandy. The title singles out H. V. Kaltenborn at 11:00 AM, offering a moment from the day’s radio coverage as listeners followed news of the invasion.

Kaltenborn was a prominent American radio news commentator, known for explaining fast-moving international events in a clear, analytical style. His broadcasts combined reports and interpretation, helping audiences make sense of developments as information arrived. This entry’s title points to a specific time within a larger day of NBC programming.

As a historical radio document, the recording offers the immediacy and distinctive sound of wartime broadcasting: a commentator addressing listeners during a major unfolding event. It is suited to those interested in radio journalism and the experience of hearing news coverage from the day of D-Day.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.