212 ‘Army of Stars’: A Christmas Time Capsule from 1949

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Welcome to this special presentation of "Army of Stars," a radio program that captured the spirit of giving during the golden age of radio.

From the 1930s through the 1990s, this series brought together some of entertainment's brightest stars in support of The Salvation Army's mission.

And today, we're traveling back to December 25, 1949, for a particularly memorable Christmas broadcast.

Hear from a best-in-class lineup of operatic talent—including Lawrence Tibbett, Kirsten Flagstad, Lisa Albanese and José Berling—a Nativity story reading by Jean Hersholt, beloved by radio audiences as "Dr. Christian," and a message from The Salvation Army's then National Commander Commissioner Ernest Pugmire.

While much has changed since 1949, The Salvation Army's commitment to serving those in need remains constant.

So let's return to Christmas Day, 1949, as an Army of Stars salutes The Salvation Army.

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