Gabriel Heatter
US Waits for Japanese Surrender
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Gabriel Heatter was a prominent American radio news commentator, known for his emphatic delivery and distinctive opening, “Ah, there’s good news tonight!” His broadcasts brought major national and international developments to listeners in a direct, personal style.
This recording is identified with the subject “US Waits for Japanese Surrender.” Heatter’s commentary offers a snapshot of wartime news and public attention as the United States awaited Japan’s surrender, presented through the concise, spoken format of a radio news broadcast.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.