Lest We Forget
The American Dream
Occupation Housewife
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“The American Dream” is an episode of Lest We Forget, dated May 29, 1947. The title pairs a broad idea of American life with the specific subject “Occupation Housewife,” suggesting a focus on the experiences and expectations associated with women’s domestic roles in the postwar period.
The program’s title frames its material as something worth remembering. This episode offers a historical radio perspective on its stated subject, with the period’s language and concerns providing context for listeners interested in everyday life and social ideals in mid-century America.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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