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The Story of James Best (AKA Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane) of "The Dukes of Hazzard" 10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before he was a television star, James Best was orphaned at the age of three. During WWII he served with the Military Police in war-torn Germany. He became one of the hottest acting coaches in Hollywood training the likes of Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Glen Campbell, Quentin Tarantino, and Regis Philbin. …

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083 - A Modern-Day Moses: The Life Of Harriet Tubman 1:06:25

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About this episode: She stood only about 5’, yet, in terms of achievement and historical significance, she remains a giant. This is the story of not only a remarkable woman, but human being. This is the story of Harriet Tubman. ----more---- Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode: Charles Nalle Frederick Douglass Thomas Garrett William Seward Joh…

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Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part One - February 20, 2025 15:41

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Ronald Reagan's D-Day Speech 9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Young Army Rangers scaled Normandy cliffs under rifle fire and grenade blasts. Why did they do it? Hear President Reagan celebrate the surviving Rangers at the site, near the monument to the daggers they drove in to top the walls of Hitler's "Fortress Europe." Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories…

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From Home Depot to Lead Singer of “Boston”: Tommy DeCarlo’s Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy 9:59

2d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the rock band Boston has sold over 75 million albums with classic hits like "More Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Rock and Roll Band,” “Smokin',” and “Don't Look Back.” Here’s Greg Hengler with the story about a Home Depot employee and his favorite rock n roll band. Support the show (https://www.ourameric…

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John Eliot, The Apostle to the Indians 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to understand the history of America, it is essential to recognize the Bible's role in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian—were deeply influenced by it. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America. Support the s…

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The Epic Story of Mountain Man Kit Carson: Agent of “Manifest Destiny 38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kit Carson is one of the most complex characters in American history. The good and the bad that come with the great conquest of the American West are summed up in this one man’s unaccountable life. Our regular contributor Roger McGrath tells the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/don…

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The Confederate Secret Service's Secret Plot to Overthrow Lincoln—and Start a Revolution 30:17

3d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Wild Bill Donovan penned a letter to President Roosevelt expressing the need for the United States to have special forces units in WWII (which would eventually become the OSS and later the CIA), he looked back at America’s first modern conflict—the Civil War—and the group that attempted the first color …

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Oliver Hazard Perry: The Hero of Lake Erie 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Oliver Hazard Perry sailed into battle on Lake Erie in September of 1813, the words "don't give up the ship" were stitched into his battle flag—honoring the late Captain James Lawrence. Perry won—and won decisively. Here to tell the story of Perry—and his astonishing victory—is Craig Du Mez of the Grate…

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The Hidden Truth About Monopoly 10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of how Monopoly came to be often goes like this: Charles Darrow, an out-of-work salesman, sat down amid the Great Depression and created the board game after watching his friends play a game involving the buying and selling of properties. He'd bring the game to the Parker Brothers and the rest is h…

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[This Week in History: Clement Studebaker Born] The Auto Outsider vs. Detroit: The Studebaker Story 19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, miles outside of the motor city in South Bend, Indiana, one of America’s most iconic classic car companies battled for survival against the ever-increasing tides against it. Automotive historian Patrick Foster brings us the story of Studebaker. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See…

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[This Week in History: Jack Kerouac Born] A Listener's Touching Story On His Father—and Jack Kerouac 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories listener and regular contributor Paul Kotz gives a touching tribute to his father for our' This Week in History' series. At a time when Paul needed a great deal of encouragement, his father turned to an American novelist to cheer him up. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.c…

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Why You Wouldn't Have Wanted the Flu in 1918 30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Today, getting the flu (for most people) means a few days on the couch—or in the worst case—a visit to the hospital. In 1918, however, it was a potential death sentence, and the treatments might have been even worse. Dr. Jeremy Brown, author of Influenza: The Hundred-Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease i…

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One of the Most Decorated Veterans of All Time: The Col. David Hackworth Story 7:59

4d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, most know the famous line from the film Apocalypse Now, which showed Robert Duvall standing in a bombed-out field saying: “I love the smell of napalm in the morning!” The man who actually said that was Colonel David Hackworth. Here's his story! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See…

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[This Week in History: Scalia Born] The Story of Justice Scalia: From His Immigrant Roots to the Highest Court in the Land 30:17

4d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in honor of the late justice's birth, Author James Rosen tells the story of Antonin Scalia's unlikely but inevitable rise to the U.S. Supreme Court. His family, his faith, and his immigrant roots were the drivers. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Elizabeth Smith Friedman: The Woman Who Put Cryptography on the Map 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Elizabeth Smith Friedman's accomplishments were as many as they were vital to national security—so crucial that it took until the 2000s to declassify what she was doing in WWI and WWII. Hillsdale College student and substitute panelist on Constituting America’s podcast "Constitutional Chats" Lindsey Larkin t…

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Dad With Cancer Tells His Kids: “You Are My Best Investments” 10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, storyteller Shiloh Carozza remembers her father in a moving portrait of his love, steadfastness, and faith. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts

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David McCullough: Why The Men Who Created the Constitution Were Not Soundbite Men with Soundbite Minds 27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, they were serious people undertaking the very serious task of saving the new nation in a stuffy little room in Philadelphia. The late great David McCullough tells this remarkable story at a Constitution Day event at the National Archives in Washington D.C. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com…

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The Man Who Played Boss Hogg Was a Genius and an American Hero? 10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Boss Hogg, played by long-time actor Sorrell Booke, had a much wider range of skills and talents than the bumbling Boss would have some believe. Here to tell the story is Nick Ragaon, host of the popular YouTube channel, "This Date in History with Nick Ragone." Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstorie…

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Why My Mom Ate Turnips—Even Though She Hated Them 9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor Lorna Jean shares the story of her first Christmas dinner without her dad—and the secret about turnips her mother carried with her for years to not break his heart. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Letter Washington Wrote to a Hebrew Congregation That Changed America 9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Vince Benedetto of Bold Gold Media Group shares the remarkable story of George Washington's letter to a Hebrew congregation in Newport, Rhode Island that laid the groundwork for religious liberty in America. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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The Story of The Horse Racing Buffalo: Harvey Wallbanger 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, have you ever seen a buffalo race horses and win? Harvey Wallbanger did—and on real racetracks against real racehorses. Francie Berg of Buffalo Tales and Trails tells this remarkable...and wacky story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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I Admit it, I Sew Quilts 10:49

6d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from a listener, Paul Bauer—a regular contributor out of the Great White North, Minneapolis, MN. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts

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"My Mother Worked Miracles During the Holocaust" 19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late Judah Samet tells the harrowing story of how he and his family managed to survive the Holocaust. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts

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When "Neutral" America Occupied "Neutral" Iceland During WWII 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Iceland's strategic location made it difficult to remain neutral during World War II. Here’s the History Guy with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts

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Why Does Fighting Exist in Hockey: The Story of Hockey's "Enforcers" 38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as mysterious as it is sacred, the Code is an unwritten set of rules—the Bible of hockey sportsmanship, if you will—that has been handed down from generation to generation. Ross Bernstein, author of The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL, spent two years researching this story a…

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Truth Wins: The Story of Lance Armstrong’s Former Teammate, Tyler Hamilton 30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, former Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton rocked the world of professional cycling—and exposed the doping culture surrounding the sport and its most iconic rider, Lance Armstrong. As one of the world’s top-ranked cyclists—and a member of Lance Armstrong’s inner circle, Hamilton has quite an amazing story a…

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“In a Nutshell & In the Doghouse” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…

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She Thought Her Father Was Dead—Until a Shocking Discovery Just Blocks Away from Home 20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, it wasn't until Karen Olson's school held a father-daughter dance that the question entered her mind: "Wait, who is my dad?" After asking her mother, she told her he had died before she could meet him. But years later, after a chance encounter, she found that wasn't true. Support the show (https://www.ourame…

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Titanic Thompson: The Greatest Cheat of All Time 9:59

9d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Titanic Thompson led a wild life, always chasing the next big score, including cheating the infamous mobster Al Capone. Here’s "The History Guy" with the story o Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Most Famous Prayer of The American Revolution 7:59

9d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, fear, and determination, filled the room as delegates to the first Continental Congress besought God for a speedy peace, the flourishing of justice and truth, and above all things, wisdom. Here to tell the story is Robert Morgan, the author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America: Defining Moments That Shaped …

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Asbestos: The Story of the Mineral That Used to Be in Everything 10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, today we know asbestos to be a health hazard. But the natural mineral was not simply an artifact of the industrial age. Here’s the History Guy telling the story of asbestos. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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"Cat Got Your Tongue?" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions 9:59

10d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…

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The Founding Fathers Said, No Bible—No America: 100 Bible Verses That Made America 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, you must understand the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America. …

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A Story of Excellence: Horst Schulze and The Founding of The Ritz-Carlton 38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a legend in the hotel world, Horst Schulze reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business—standards that have become world famous. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of the luxury hotel chain, The Ritz C…

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Founding Father Benjamin Rush: Father of Psychiatry, the Army Medical Corps, and Veterinary Care 30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Benjamin Rush is America’s Forgotten Founding Father; perhaps because many historians don’t know what to do about his outspoken faith. Rush was the one who encouraged Thomas Paine to write “Common Sense,” which fueled the American Revolution. Here's Harlow Giles Unger presenting a book talk at the Librar…

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From Tragedy to a Classic Christmas Carol: The Story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “I Heard The Bells” 7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the song has been recorded by Harry Belafonte, Johnny Cash, Andy Williams, Johnny Marks, and Frank Sinatra, to name a few. Here to tell the story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America: Defining Moments That Shaped Our Enduring Foundation of Faith. Support the show (https://www.ourame…

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1776: Our Colony and Britain (w/ David McCullough) 10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, King George III was not "the mad king who lost the colonies," says renowned historian David McCullough. "He was a king and did lose the most prosperous land on Earth just as the British Empire was building up steam.". Here's the late great McCullough with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericans…

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Eli Whitney and His Fake Interchangeable Gun Parts Demo 9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Apple founder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone to the public in 2007, he used multiple iPhones. If one crashed or had another issue, he secretly swapped it for another one. He had to show off a specific set of functions in a certain order, called the “golden path.” But way back in 1801, another youn…

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My Father Was Friends with Castro...Until He Wasn't 17:58

11d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Gonzalez tells this story of his family escaping the clutches of Castro's communist dictatorship. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts

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The Antiwar Presidential Candidate—Who Was a Combat Pilot and Hero in WWII 10:49

12d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late-great historian Stephen Ambrose tells us the unlikely World War II story of George McGovern, the antiwar presidential candidate defeated by President Nixon in 1972. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: More Americans Died in the Revolutionary War on this British Prison Ship Than in Combat 19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert P. Watson, author of The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn, tells this previously untold story of the American Revolution. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts

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Vietnam Vets Wouldn’t Sell Their Story to Hollywood, But They Sold “We Were Soldiers” to the Writer of “Braveheart” 7:59

12d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, We Were Soldiers is a motion picture about the Vietnam War from writer/director Randall Wallace and starring Mel Gibson. Here's Randall Wallace himself to tell the story of how the film came to be. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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The Roy Rogers Story: Family Man, American Legend 38:16

12d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Roy “Dusty” Rogers was one of 9 children raised by Roy Rogers (“King of the Cowboys”) and Dale Evans (“Queen of the West”). He shares his story of growing up with two of the most iconic parents in American cultural history. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/liste…

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A Daughter Discovers Her Long-Passed Father Through His War Letters 38:16

13d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Loretto M. Thompson recounts her significant yet distant memories of her father - and how she grew to know him so much better by reading his letters from his service in World War Two. Her book is called An Unexpected Coddiwomple: The Story of a Father's Sudden Death, a Box of WWII Letters, and a Daughter's L…

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Buc-ee's: The Path to World Domination 30:17

13d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you’ve never been to a Buc-ee’s, it’s a good bet that you will soon enough. Beaver Aplin built his massive convenience chain into a Texas empire and his tactics are translating outside the state. Here to tell the story is Eric Benson, the man who wrote the definitive story for Texas Monthly about Buc-ee’s…

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My Life After Firefighting 7:59

13d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, James, a retired fire captain, shares his story of firefighting and the emotions that came along with his high-stakes job. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts

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The Guardian of The Golden Gate 10:49

16d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kevin Briggs' job is talking people off a ledge....or, more specifically, the Golden Gate Bridge's ledge. Here's Kevin to talk about how he's saved over two hundred people from taking their lives by asking them a simple question—"how are you doing". Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate…

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The Story of How a Dog Walked a Couple Through Their Infertility Struggle 9:29

16d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor Stephen Rusiniak shares the story about his four-legged family member who helped him and his wife through their struggle with infertility. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Titanic’s Last Hero 17:58

16d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lowell Lytle is one of the privileged few who have seen Titanic first-hand. Lowell has played the part of Captain Smith at Titanic events all over the globe and has been entertaining guests at the Titanic Museum for more than fifteen years. He's also the author of the inspiring read, Diving Into The Deep. He…

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