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Triumph and Disaster: The Life of Rudyard Kipling Oct 04, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the life of the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, Rudyard Kipling, was filled with tragedy. He survived a difficult childhood to go on to become one of the most celebrated authors of his day, penning such classics as "The Jungle Book" and "Just So Stories.” Here’s The History Guy with the story of Rudyard Kipling.

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“A Ph.D. Who Can Win A Bar Fight”—WWII’s Most Incredible Spy Was Also a Hollywood Heartthrob: The Story of Peter Ortiz (Hollywood Goes to War) Oct 04, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1944, Peter Ortiz parachuted into Nazi-occupied France, where the Gestapo offered a reward of half a million francs for his capture. The actor—who appeared in many classic John Ford Westerns was also a two-time recipient of the Navy Cross.

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Treating the Cause, Not the Symptoms: A Listener's Life-Changing Lifestyle Story Oct 04, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, "On the outside I looked pretty good, but inside, I felt like I was dying." Tim Hennessey was appalled at his late 30s experience and went to a doctor, and came home with a big decision to make.

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Curly (of "The Three Stooges") Was My Grandfather... But My Family Kept It a Secret from Me Oct 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Brad Server grew up watching The Three Stooges on TV, not knowing he was related to one of the greatest comics of all time. Every day after school, Brad, his brother, and their friends would pile in front of the television to watch their idol, Jerome Howard, best known as “Curly.” Then, one day, the secret about their unknown grandfather was unveiled. Here’s Brad Server (aka “Curly G”) with the story.

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"If You Act Like a Lady, Men Will Always Treat You as One": Gold Rush Queen, Nellie Cashman Oct 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, relatively few women went with the initial stampedes to new mineral discoveries throughout the American frontiers. None went unescorted to so many remote, perilous places as Nellie Cashman—or until the age 80, as Nellie did.

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The Time I Nearly Died in Pilot Training Oct 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on the morning of September 11, 2001, Peter Braxton was the first military pilot in the air over the burning Twin Towers. It was his first day on the job. Here’s one harrowing story from Peter's Air Force pilot training.

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Legendary Founder of The Ritz Carlton: My Employees Are My Closest Neighbor Oct 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, a legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze has 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 Carlton, in 1983. Horst is a Christian who lives out his faith in both his business and personal life.

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California Softens Criminality—Skid Row Police Officer Deon Responds with "Ladies Night" Oct 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph shares this vivid story about how he helped the ladies who lived on LA's notorious Skid Row.

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Bruce Wang, All-American: The Chinese Cowboy With A Southern Accent Oct 02, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bruce may be Chinese-born, but as you are about to hear, he’s all American.

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A One Man (Abridged) History of the Big Apple Oct 02, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you’re curious enough, the familiar can become fascinating. Bill Bryk briefly recounts how New York City became the city it is today, as well as his love for its past.

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