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Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

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How George Washington's Bible Survived 9/11: 100 Bible Verses That Made America Aug 26, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington’s Bible was on loan to a famous Revolutionary War tavern just blocks from the World Trade Center on 9/11. Just as the search for bodies ended, the search for the Bible began…

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The Frankie Avalon Story: The Man Who Influenced Music and Film for Three Decades Aug 26, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, not many teen idols are able to carve a successful career for themselves as they mature, but Frankie Avalon is one of these exceptions. Avalon had 31 Billboard singles, including number one hits, "Venus" and "Why" in 1959. Avalon is also well-known for his role in the musical film Grease as Teen Angel, in which he sings "Beauty School Dropout." He appeared on American Idol to sing for Simon Cowell on his birthday. Here's Frankie Avalon to tell his story!

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The Story of The Infamous University of Wisconsin Stampede Aug 23, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when a stadium full of excited sports fans pressed downhill against poor crowd control, tragedy mounted terribly in a moment. Hear from Michael Brin, then a player on the field and now an emergency physician, about a harrowing ordeal and its aftermath.

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The Story of the 1st Medal of Honor Recipient (1861) Aug 23, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1863 Bernard John Dowling Irwin received the first Medal of Honor by date-of-conflict—for his heroism during the Apache War. The History Guy tells the story.

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"Long Shot" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions Aug 23, 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 Most Famous Metaphor: “A City Upon A Hill”: 100 Bible Verses That Made America Aug 23, 2024

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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 Verses That Made America: Defining Moments That Shaped Our Enduring Foundation of Faith.

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Kobe Bryant, Remembered Aug 23, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, on February 24th, 2020, more than 20,000 individuals gathered in the Los Angeles Staples Center to remember the life of Kobe Bryant. From his mentors to his mentees, all shared their own personal, heart-moving stories about his dedication and character.

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The Two Men Who Ended Red Light Camera Tickets Aug 22, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Hugh Eastwood and Bevis Schock are civil rights lawyers in St. Louis. They filed suit in three separate cases. All three cases were heard by the Missouri Supreme Court in one mammoth morning argument. Here they are to tell their story.

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Titanic Thompson: The Greatest Cheat of All Time Aug 22, 2024

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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 of Titanic Thompson, the greatest cheat of all time.

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Bankrupt and Dying from Cancer, Ulysses S. Grant Waged His Greatest Battle Aug 22, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, aided by Mark Twain, the former president and Civil War hero raced to complete a literary masterpiece that saved his wife from destitution. Christopher Klein is here with the story.

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