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The Baileys' Story: A Daughter, a Drug Dealer, and a Miracle Dec 13, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, after Mike and Deborah Bailey lost their daughter to a drug overdose, what they did next is nothing short of a miracle.

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Zuzu’s “Wonderful Life”: The Story of the Child Actress Who Starred in Frank Capra's," It's A Wonderful Life" Dec 13, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next storyteller has the privilege of being in one of the most beloved movies of all time (It's a Wonderful Life)—while, at the same time, and from the same movie—also has one of the most famous lines in movie history. Her story is as wonderful as both of these accomplishments.

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The Story of Alvin York: The Tennessee Farm Boy Who Went from Pacifist to One of America's Greatest War Heroes Dec 12, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of Sgt. Alvin York is a celebrated chapter in American history. Though he tried to avoid war for religious reasons, York became one of the most notable heroes of World War I. Elliott Drago, the Jack Miller Center's editorial officer and historian, is here to tell the story.

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Everett’s Last Christmas Carol Dec 12, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories listener and regular contributor Jim Johnson finds peculiar friends wherever he goes. This story is about one such friend—Everett Motl.

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As Watergate Separated Americans, This Speaker of The House United Them Dec 12, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Carl Albert was known as the Little Giant from Little Dixie. He would become the Speaker of the House during the Watergate years. Here's the story of how he put principle over politics.

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"Gung-ho & Cheesy Smile" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 8) Dec 12, 2024

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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.

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The Story of America's Alliance with Stalin—And How It Brought About the Downfall of Hitler (w/ Stephen Ambrose) Dec 12, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late great Stephen Ambrose shares a WWII story that begins in January 1943 and ends with the Allied solution of unconditional surrender.

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Remembering The Day Steve Jobs Gave Us The iPhone Dec 11, 2024

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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 and unveiled a new product that would cement Apple’s comeback.... the iPhone. Here's the story.

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Acting Legend Jimmy Stewart Goes to War Dec 11, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, despite all his Hollywood fame and acting acclaim, Jimmy Stewart always said the greatest honor of his life was serving his country in WWII. As part of our Hollywood Goes to War Series, Dr. Roger McGrath tells the story of Jimmy's service and sacrifice.

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When America's Greatest (And Last) Bareknuckle Boxer Challenged America to A Fight Dec 11, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1893 John L. Sullivan's "Knockout Tour" traveled America. The challenge? Could any man in America last 12 minutes in the ring with the champ?

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