# Soldiers of The Press: Joan Younger - The Return Of The Soldier

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Published: 2026-03-09T10:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

Aired: September 17, 1944 This episode of Soldiers of the Press presents “The Return of the Soldier,” a powerful dramatization inspired by reporting from United Press correspondent Joan Younger. Rather than focusing on battlefield exploits, the story turns to a different kind of struggle—the moment when wounded servicemen must confront their greatest challenge: returning home and facing the people who love them. Set at a military hospital at Mitchell Field in New York, the program follows a reporter’s visit among recovering soldiers as they wrestle with fear, pride, and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Through quiet conversations and deeply personal moments, the broadcast explores the emotional side of recovery and the courage required to begin life again after war. Produced during the World War II years, Soldiers of the Press highlighted the work of United Press correspondents and the human stories behind the headlines. This episode stands out for its compassionate focus on the unseen battles fought far from the front lines. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support .

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