Driving across the USA in 1946

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In 1946, after more than 50 years in the United States Navy, my great grandfather, newly retired Lieutenant Commander Edward Stuart Tucker, and his wife drove their 1934 LaSalle from...

In 1946, after more than 50 years in the United States Navy, my great grandfather, newly retired Lieutenant Commander Edward Stuart Tucker, and his wife drove their 1934 LaSalle from Norfolk Virginia to San Diego California. The episodes in this podcast will tell of their adventures along the way.

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Driving across the USA in 1946

Episode 1 Leaving Norfolk, Virginia

19 AUG 2021 · In this first episode, Edward and his wife Hilda set out in their 1934 LaSalle from Virginia heading to San Diego, California.

Played 5m 30s
Episode 2 Alabama and Mississippi

20 AUG 2021 · In this second episode, Edward and Hilda progress through Alabama and Mississippi. Have the car troubles been fixed?

Played 5m 41s
Episode 3 Across the Mississippi and into Texas

23 AUG 2021 · In this third episode, Edward and Hilda cross the Mississippi and progress into Texas. Edward's requirement for a good breakfast continues.

Played 5m 50s
Episode 4 El Paso to Tucson

25 AUG 2021 · The Tuckers are impressed with Tucson, El Paso not so much!

Played 7m 17s
Episode 5 The final push through the desert and on to San Diego

26 AUG 2021 · In this final episode, the Tuckers navigate through the desert and into San Diego.

Played 7m 13s

In 1946, after more than 50 years in the United States Navy, my great grandfather, newly retired Lieutenant Commander Edward Stuart Tucker, and his wife drove their 1934 LaSalle from...

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