
Step back into 1961, a year that opened with the hope of a new frontier and closed with the stark realities of a divided world. John F. Kennedy's inauguration in January promised an age of wonder, yet the year swiftly unfolded with the building of the Berlin Wall, the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion, and America's first official steps into the Vietnam War. This 23-episode digital audio collection captures the era's dramatic contrasts through both historic broadcasts and beloved radio entertainment, offering a rich, 6-hour journey into a pivotal moment in history.