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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.
By Walter BraudIn 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.