Episode 2: Singing God Bless America at Chicago Stadium and watching Jackie Robinson at Wrigley Field
Release Date: 10/29/2024
Episode 2: Singing God Bless America at Chicago Stadium and watching Jackie Robinson at Wrigley Field
Bessie's Prayer
In this second installment of the podcast, we present additional content from "Bessie's Prayer" - including Walter's first public performance at the Chicago Stadium, singing "God Bless America" at a war bond rally to support the armed services during World War II. We also hear the story of his sister, Barbara, punching a nun over pea soup and Walter's experience with his dad watching Jackie Robinson play at Wrigley Field.
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Episode 1: This is Bessie's Prayer!
Bessie's Prayer
In this inagural episode of the podcast, we present excerpts from the first chapters of Bessie's Prayer - beginning with Walter's grandparents and parents (Herman and Bessie). Follow their family through story from the American South to Sweet Home Chicago.
info_outlineIn this second installment of the podcast, we present additional content from "Bessie's Prayer" - including Walter's first public performance at the Chicago Stadium, singing "God Bless America" at a war bond rally to support the armed services during World War II. We also hear the story of his sister, Barbara, punching a nun over pea soup and Walter's experience with his dad watching Jackie Robinson play at Wrigley Field.