The Rest of the Story

Adams Defended Soldiers in Boston Massacre

English · History

Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story presents brief, carefully shaped accounts of people and events from history, often revealing an unexpected detail behind a familiar name or story. Harvey’s distinctive delivery—measured, conversational, and marked by dramatic pauses—guides each segment toward its concluding revelation.

Rather than unfolding as a conventional drama, the program is built around Harvey’s narration. Each installment offers a compact historical anecdote, connecting its subject to a surprising or little-known piece of context. The title here points to the story of John Adams and his defense of the British soldiers tried after the Boston Massacre.

The appeal lies in the combination of clear storytelling and a final turn that reframes what came before. Harvey’s warm, recognizable voice makes these concise pieces easy to follow, while their focus on overlooked details gives familiar history a fresh perspective.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.