Kaltenborn Edits the News
Commentary on End of the War
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H. V. Kaltenborn’s news commentary brings listeners a seasoned broadcaster’s perspective on the events shaping the world. In this installment, dated August 14, 1945, he comments on the end of the war, offering a contemporary radio account of a momentous turning point.
The program centers on spoken analysis of current events rather than fictional drama. Kaltenborn’s clear, authoritative delivery and experience as a news analyst give the commentary its focus, guiding listeners through the significance of the news as it was understood at the time.
For listeners interested in wartime history and the sound of live-era broadcast journalism, this recording offers a direct encounter with a major news story as it was discussed on the radio in 1945.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.