The March of Time
Hugh Johnson Resigns from the NRA
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The March of Time presents dramatized accounts of current events, blending narration, dialogue, and sound to bring news stories to life. This recording is identified with the October 5, 1934, broadcast and the subject “Hugh Johnson Resigns from the NRA,” referring to the resignation of National Recovery Administration chief Hugh S. Johnson.
The program’s documentary-style approach turns public affairs into radio scenes, using voices and audio effects to convey the people and events behind the headlines. Its subject matter reflects the political and social issues of its era, offering a snapshot of how contemporary news was interpreted for listeners.
The result is a brisk, theatrical form of news reporting: part journalism, part reenactment. It offers a distinctive way to hear a major public story presented not simply as a report, but as an unfolding radio drama.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.