"Truth Goes to Washington" is the eighth episode of the Destination Freedom radio series, which originally aired on August 15, 1948. This episode, written by Richard Durham, focuses on the life and activism of Sojourner Truth, a prominent African American abolitionist and women's rights advocate.

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but escaped to freedom in 1826. She became a powerful speaker and advocate for the abolition of slavery and the rights of women. Her famous speech, "Ain't I a Woman?", delivered at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851, remains one of the most iconic addresses in the history of the women's rights movement.

In "Truth Goes to Washington," listeners are taken through key moments in Truth's life, highlighting her journey from enslavement to becoming a leading voice for justice and equality. The episode captures her unwavering commitment to fighting for the rights of the oppressed and her impactful role in shaping the course of American history.

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