Elmer Davis: Progress Of War

The crew of a U.S. field artillery piece on Attu islands is seen in action against the Japanese occupation forces, in June 1943, during World War II.

Presented by the Office of War Information, director Elmer Davis’s weekly report to Americans at home and abroad. A review of the progress of the war, issues of direct importance to the war. Many reports focus on events in Tunisia.

Stories

[Ruhr District, Detroit Riot, John L Lewis]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Number 16. Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Information, pr...
WNYC |

[Communist International, Office of War Mobilization, Ration Books]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Number 11. Report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Infor...
WNYC |

[Axis Surrender, Massacre at Rotterdam, General Franco]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Number 10. Report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Infor...
WNYC |

[Tunisia, Poland]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Episode #8. Report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Info...
WNYC |

[Tunisia, France, Japan]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Seventh in series. Report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of ...
WNYC |

[Tunisia, Hitler and Mussolini, European Charter]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Episode #6. Report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Info...
WNYC |

[More Clashes With Rommel]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Episode #5. Report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Info...
WNYC |

[Comparison of Allied and German Armies]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Episode #4. Report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Inf...
WNYC |

[Fighting in Tunisia]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Episode #3. Report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Info...
WNYC |

[French Colonies, United Nations, Agriculture Report]

Elmer Davis reports on the "comparatively quiet" western war front, the eastern war front and northern Africa. He describes how cold rainy weather has slowed severe fighting. "...we...
WNYC |

[Updates on Tunisia]

The first report by Elmer Davis, Chief of Office of War Information.
WNYC |

William Hodson on Civil Defense: "If War Comes to NYC (We'll Take Care of the Homeless)"

Welfare Commissioner William Hodson is questioned by radio journalist Elmer Davis about the city's preparedness plans should Hitler attack.
WNYC |
WNYC Archives show image

WNYC Archives

Established in the year 2000, the New York Public Radio Archives are the station's physical link to its rich and storied past.

Be alert for scams. WNYC never asks for nor accepts money for coverage or interviews. Anyone making such a request does not represent WNYC.

YOU ARE ONLINE