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The World's First Action Figure Museum 10:49

14h ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em - you've just got to love them. Here is a story of a unique American dream - and unexpected healing. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of Father Emil Kapaun - Korean War Hero 13:29

2d ago13:29

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Father Kapaun is only one of five Army chaplains to have received the Medal of Honor and is a candidate for sainthood

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072 - The Dawning Of A New Age: The Fight Between The USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia 1:09:17

22d ago1:09:17

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About this episode: For those aboard the fifty-gun USS Congress, it had been a quiet morning. Its crew, as usual, prepared the twenty-year-old vessel for inspection which would be held the next day. Meanwhile, the ship’s quartermaster gazed out over Hampton Roads which glistened under a late winter sun. All seemed normal. And then, at 12:45 p.m., a…

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Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women 19:28

14h ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1898, the chemical element that glows in the dark was discovered. Years later, young women began working in radium factories, which was viewed as a very glamorous, upscale job. Kate Moore, author of “Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women”, shares the story of these women. Support the sho…

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What I Learned From A Dying Patient 7:59

14h ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. E. Wesley Ely of Vanderbilt University Medical Center shares intensely meaningful experiences, spiritual and all, from a patient's suddenly-shortened last days in this life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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1776: The Antidote to Boring American History 20:18

14h ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Historian David McCullough brings generational talent to those studying the wild realities of America's independence. After all, no one has ever lived in the past, but in the present. At the National Archive, McCullough names and thanks his own teachers, and hands down the important right way to teach and st…

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The Woman Who Stood Up To George Washington 17:58

14h ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, during the Revolutionary War, Esther Reed decided the Patriot troops needed a morale boost. Reed, along with other Patriot Women, began a campaign to raise money for the cause. When she brought her idea to General Washington, he had another idea. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) S…

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Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer 30:17

1d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our storyteller is James Swanson, the NYT Bestseller of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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The First Successful Submarine Attack In History 7:59

1d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the CSS Hunley's sinking of the Housatonic was only a partial success, but represents the first time a submarine managed to sink an enemy vessel...and it happened in Charleston Harbor during the Civil War. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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"Chairman of the Board:" The Story of B.B. King 38:16

1d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, he came up out of the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta and into the bright lights of the stage worldwide. Here's the story of the “Chairman of the Board” himself, B.B. King…whose unique style of guitar playing and voice changed the music industry forever. Here to tell the story is Pulitzer Prize-winnin…

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

3d ago10:49

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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.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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The Story of Justice Scalia: From His Immigrant Roots to the Highest Court in the Land (Pt. 2) 27:27

3d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, 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 privacy information.…

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1776: Our Colony and Britain 10:49

3d ago10:49

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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. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Joy Neal Kidney: Dreaded Diseases of the Great Depression 9:29

3d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when you stop and think about it, we've come a long way in the past 100 years...especially when it comes to medicine. Joy Neal Kidney tells the story of a time not far removed from our own, but drastically different. A story of heartbreaking loss - and how much we depend on modern inoculations. Support the s…

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Pat Boone: In A Metal Mood 9:59

3d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our series with music legend Pat Boone goes off the rails into his Heavy Metal classics. It appeared to many, at first, that the Christian and American music stalwart was no longer straight-laced - though there were still laces. Lots of laces. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See …

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The Remarkable Life of Abe's Son, Robert Todd Lincoln—Lost In His Father’s Shadow 7:59

3d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers the 16th President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln. Because of his father, Abraham Lincoln, Robert Todd's life has been largely forgotten—but it deserves to be remembered. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From Tech-Startup to Making a Wooden Pen with His Dad: The Story of Allegory 20:18

4d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for Chad and Jess Schumacher, life seemed to be going really well and as "according to plan" as life could... and then life took a number of sharp and unexpected turns. What resulted shaped their family and career for the next decade. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudi…

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“Soft and Weak” Americans Try Stopping Nazis in 1943 17:58

4d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story from Stephen Ambrose begins in early 1943—With America's first major defeat during the Second World War. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Why Led Zeppelin Pays Royalties to a Southern Bluesman 10:49

4d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Stephen Davis, author of Hammer of the Gods, and Kirby Furgeson of "Everything a Remix" tell the story of how Led Zeppelin found themselves in a courtroom over a few of their songs and why there are so many "copycats" in the music industry. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omn…

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"The Records Were Closed, But The Story Was Open" 19:28

4d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Eddie Willis always knew he was adopted. And, he was fine with not knowing where he came from... That is, until he had his children of his own. He tells the story of the search for his birth parents and an outcome he never could've imagined. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See om…

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The Loyal(ist) Son: The Story of Ben Franklin's Son Taking Britain's Side During the Revolutionary War 7:59

4d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the war in Ben Franklin's home was not one a loving family could have ever expected. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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How 2 Engineers Created the Highest-Rated Gag Gift on Amazon 20:18

5d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, since the company’s inception in 2005, Liquid Ass has been a popular product amongst pranksters across the world. The two-pack on Amazon currently has an unprecedented 36,000-plus reviews with a 4 1/2-star rating! [BTW: Read the ratings if you want a good laugh.] So who goes about creating such a spray? Well…

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The Day Steve Jobs Gave Us The iPhone 10:49

5d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on January 9, 2007, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs—already a legendary pitchman—put on what many consider the best business presentation in corporate history. Jobs unveiled a new product that would cement Apple’s comeback. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener …

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I Was Detached About My Family's Holocaust Story....Until I Went to Buchenwald 9:29

5d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dana Mitch tells the story of her trip to Buchenwald, the largest concentration camp on German soil, and how she reconnected with her family because of it. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Rosa Parks, In Her Own Words: The Woman Who Challenged Segregation and Changed the World 17:58

5d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of the woman who said "no" to giving up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus is widely known. But here to tell the raw, real story is Rosa Parks herself. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From the "Jump Around" Anthem to "The Outsiders" House Museum: The Story of Danny Boy O'Connor 30:17

8d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, since being released in 1983, Francis Ford Coppola’s film adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age novel The Outsiders has found continued popularity and has achieved official cult status. And now, in what is surely one of the most interesting pop culture intersections of all time, hip-hop artist Danny Boy …

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The First Martyr of the Abolition Movement: 100 Bible Verses That Made America 7:59

8d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know 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, who is the author of 100 Bible Vers…

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Ex-Slave Bass Reeves: Lawman and Hero of the Wild West 38:16

8d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for Art Burton, the story of Bass Reeves seemed almost too good to be true. After all, how could somebody who history essentially forgot have such a strong lore? Art decided to dive in headfirst determined to shed some light on the man who was the first black deputy US marshal west of the Mississippi River. …

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One Mother’s Escape From A Sudanese Death Sentence... to America 20:18

9d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from Mariam Ibrahim, who lives in Virginia. But the story begins far from there. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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From Rags to Riches: The Story of the Silver Rush Kings and the "Big Bonanza" 17:58

9d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, straight out of a Horatio Alger novel, the Silver Kings (John Mackay, James Fair, William O'Brien, and James Flood) epitomized the rags-to-riches American dream story. Roger McGrath tells the story of the richest mineral discovery in American history - the Comstock Lode. Support the show (https://www.ouramer…

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The Sleeping Sentinel Who Received the Death Penalty, But Was Saved By President Lincoln 10:49

9d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Civil War soldier, William Scott, fell asleep at his post, at the time a transgression punishable by execution. What happened next changed military history. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hedy Lamarr: The 40s “Bombshell” Actress Behind GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth 27:27

9d ago27:27

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Hedy Lamarr set a high standard for more than screen performance. She negotiated for fair contract terms - and in her spare time, applied her mind to solve a torpedo guidance problem for the U.S. Navy in wartime. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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The Story of Johnsonville Sausage—From Its Founder's Son 10:49

10d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Johnsonville Sausage started as a small butcher shop in Wisconsin. Today, it's the #1 brand in its category, but they got there by putting integrity over profit. Here's their story told by their former CEO and Board Chairman, Ralph Stayer. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omny…

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The Great Emancipators: How The Civil War Openly Became about Slavery 19:28

10d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Abraham Lincoln is often referred to as "the Great Emancipator"... but that's not the entire truth. Our regular contributor Jon Elfner and Dr. Kate Masur, author of "Until Justice Be Done," tell the rest of the story that begins with three runaway slaves. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/…

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The Story of the Quiet Cowboy 7:59

10d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, J.D. Wininger, owner of the Cross-Dubya Ranch, tells the story of a man named John who kept to himself most of the time. J.D. lent him a helping hand, and in the end, Mr. John helped him just as much. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Why The Civil War Could Have Started In New Mexico... in 1850 38:16

10d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Gettysburg NPS Ranger Matt Atkinson tells the story of the fateful Compromise of 1850—and why our nation's bloodiest conflict could easily have started in the desert of New Mexico due to a forgotten border dispute. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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The Story of How Texas Joined the United States 20:18

11d ago20:18

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here to tell the second part of his Texas anthropology series is Monte Monroe, the official Texas State Historian. Today Monte shares with us how Texas joined the Union, and how the spirit of Texan "independence" became a thing. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/…

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What To Do When Your Grandfather is a World Famous Songwriter 17:58

11d ago17:58

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Albert Brumley wrote classic hymns like “I’ll Fly Away” and “Turn Your Radio On,” but he left behind much more. His son Bob carried the legacy – and Bob’s daughters did the same. Here is the Brumley family story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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David McCullough: The Story of 1776—The Year of Our Birth 38:16

11d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, bestselling historian and two-time Pulitzer winner David McCullough is the author of 1776. In this masterful book, he tells the intensely human story of those who marched with General George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence—beginning in 1775. Support the show (https://www.ouramerican…

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Audie Murphy: America's Most Decorated Soldier 30:17

12d ago30:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Audie Murphy's story is one of the quintessential American stories; yet, chances are, many Americans have never even heard of his name. Here's his story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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“Nest Egg” & "No Dice" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 15) 7:59

12d ago7:59

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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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Were the Irish the First Slaves in America? 10:49

12d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, slavery is one of the oldest profit-making endeavors, and the Irish were a special target for a thousand years. Colin D. Heaton, a military veteran and a host of the YouTube channel, "Forgotten History," tells us the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/liste…

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The Story of How Chick-fil-A Borrowed “My Pleasure” from a Luxury Hotel 9:29

12d ago9:29

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the origins of Chick-fil-A’s “my pleasure” catchphrase began in 2001. Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy’s version of the story begins with him visiting a Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel—a hotel his friend Horst Schulze co-founded. Here's Horst with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/don…

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Big Nose Kate, More than Doc Holliday's Woman 9:59

12d ago9:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, she is remembered in history as Doc Holliday’s on-and-off girlfriend-turned wife. But Big Nose Kate was much more than that. Here's the History Guy with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Surprise Gift From a Late Wife to Her Widowed Husband 7:59

12d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Tom and Lillian Lyons married in 1946. They lived a long and loving life raising a family on the south side of Chicago. Lillian was singing opera professionally when she and Tom met, and it was her voice that first made Tom fall in love. After Lillian’s death, an unexpected discovery would reunite Tom with L…

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Brett Favre Tells His Story of Family, Faith, and Football 38:16

15d ago38:16

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On this episode of Our American Stories, much of what’s known about legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been kept between the goal posts. So Greg Hengler took the three and a half hour long drive south from here in Oxford, Mississippi—where we broadcast our show—and sat down with Brett Favre in his Hattiesburg, Mississippi, home. Part 1 out o…

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How One Man's Dog Taught Him New Tricks 10:49

15d ago10:49

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from our regular contributor Paul Bauer from Minneapolis, MN. Today, Paul brings us a story he’s titled: “Lessons from Gizmo.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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He Was Elvis' Biggest Competitor in the '50s: Pat Boone on His Two Loves, Music and His Wife 19:28

15d ago19:28

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Pat Boone got engaged on a Saturday and married the next day (by his high school principal)—at 19! Here's the story of how he balanced fame and fortune with faith and family. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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King Solomon: The Story of the Grave Digging Drunk-Turned Hero 7:59

15d ago7:59

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On this episode of Our American Stories, King Solomon was a gravedigger who may have saved the town of Lexington during the Cholera epidemic of 1833. Kentucky journalist Sam Terry tells the story of the man they called “King Solomon.” Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Short Ride of The Pony Express (Beginning This Day in 1860) 38:17

16d ago38:17

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the Pony Express is synonymous with speed, endurance, and the American spirit to just get things done. While the name is recognizable not just throughout the States, but also all over the world, it’s not widely known that the Pony Express was part of a larger corporation.. or that it only lasted for 18 month…

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