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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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Give Me Your Poor: The Story of How Emma Lazarus' Poem Became Eternally Connected To The Statue of Liberty Aug 24, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Emma Lazarus' poem "The New Colossus" is forever connected to the Statue of Liberty. Here's the surprising story of how that came to be.

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A Sister's Love and Loss of Three Brothers Aug 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Edie Hand tells us the story of her brothers, the Blackburn boys, and the tragedy that struck not once, but three times.

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The Great Chicago Fire, and the Even Greater Recovery Aug 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, this largely lost story is rekindled by Chicago historian Tim Samuelson, the first cultural historian of Chicago.

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The American Cigar Making Tradition Aug 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Drew Newman, of JC Newman Cigars, tells the story of cigars in the United States

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The Billion Dollar Corporation That Cleans Water Aug 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Manny Singh, President of Koch Membrane Systems, had a childhood that shaped how he sees water. Then he joined a company that has reshaped how he sees innovation. He's not afraid to literally get dirty, and he strives to see how waste can create value.

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Cecil B. DeMille: The Man Who Built Hollywood Aug 23, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories when you think of the parting of the Red Sea, you probably think of movie director Cecil B. DeMille, who turned Bible stories he turned into epic films like "The Ten Commandments," starring Yul Brenner and Charleton Heston. But there is much more to the story of this man who helped turn Los Angeles into the film capital of the world.

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The Story of the Great American Jukebox Aug 22, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the jukebox was the greatest musical innovation of its day, changing our culture and how music was listened to and distributed. One man walks us through that history and shares his obsession with restoring these iconic machines.

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The Road To Victory & The Indispensable George Washington: The Story of America [Ep. 7] Aug 22, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, through General Washington, and with the aid of devoted patriots, American independence would be realized as an effectual fact. Bill McClay tells the story.

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The Improbable Story of How the Wright Brothers Changed World History Aug 22, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, much was at stake in this first race to space. Nations and top scientists across the globe pursued the elusive goal of powered flight, but two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio - brothers with their own scant resources - made it happen. This is their story.

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The Gettysburg Soldier Who Received The Medal of Honor 151 Years After His Death Aug 22, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the story of Alanzo Cushing as told by those who fought to have him recognized long after his death.

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