Hello Americans

Bolivar's Idea

English · Radio, Drama, Education

Hello Americans was a wartime radio program created to strengthen understanding and goodwill among people of the Americas. Hosted by Orson Welles, the series presented stories and features about the history, culture, and shared ties of the nations of North, Central, and South America.

Each broadcast used radio drama and narration to bring its subject to life, often drawing on historical figures and events. The program’s approach combined entertainment with an educational purpose, introducing listeners to people and ideas from across the hemisphere.

“Bolivar’s Idea” points to the legacy of Simón Bolívar, the South American leader associated with independence and the vision of cooperation among the republics of the Americas. The series offers a distinctive blend of dramatic storytelling and wartime cultural outreach.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.